Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 February 1900 · 16:44 local in London
1900-02-22 16:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:44 local time in London on 22 February. 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
1900
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 16:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
10:28
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1900
1
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Thu, Thu 1 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 1900
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:34 local · Thu, Thu 8 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 1900
16
Full Moon
Below horizon08:12 local · Fri, Fri 16 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 1900
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:37 local · Sat, Sat 24 Mar · Moon 16°