Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 February 1931 · 16:10 local in London
1931-02-09 16:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:10 local time in London on 9 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Feb
1931
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 16:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:18
Next moonset
10:15
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1931
17
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Tue, Tue 17 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 1931
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:42 local · Wed, Wed 25 Feb · Moon 60°
Mar 1931
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -26°
Mar 1931
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 9°