Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 27 November 2173 · 13:47 local in London
2173-11-27 13:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:47 local time in London on 27 November. 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
2173
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 13:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
13:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2173
5
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 2173
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon 18°
Dec 2173
19
Full Moon
Above horizon06:20 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 18°
Dec 2173
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 7°