Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 February 1916 · 09:24 local in London
1916-02-26 09:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:24 local time in London on 26 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
1916
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 09:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:19
Next moonset
10:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1916
4
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Sat, Sat 4 Mar · Moon -23°
Mar 1916
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:33 local · Sat, Sat 11 Mar · Moon 64°
Mar 1916
19
Full Moon
Below horizon17:26 local · Sun, Sun 19 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1916
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon -58°