Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 February 1906 · 04:23 local in London
1906-02-16 04:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:23 local time in London on 16 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
1906
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 (20°) 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 04:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:21
Next moonset
10:55
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1906
23
New Moon
Not visible07:57 local · Fri, Fri 23 Feb · Moon 6°
Mar 1906
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Sat, Sat 3 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1906
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Sat, Sat 10 Mar · Moon 23°
Mar 1906
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:57 local · Sat, Sat 17 Mar · Moon -14°