Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 March 2163 · 08:50 local in London
2163-03-27 07:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:50 local time in London on 27 March. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Mar
2163
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (16°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 08:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:23
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2163
3
New Moon
Not visible17:22 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 2163
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:29 local · Mon, Mon 11 Apr · Moon 45°
Apr 2163
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Tue, Tue 19 Apr · Moon 26°
Apr 2163
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:26 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon -40°