Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 February 1933 · 14:08 local in London
1933-02-17 14:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:08 local time in London on 17 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
1933
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 14:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:59
Next moonset
09:57
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1933
24
New Moon
Not visible12:44 local · Fri, Fri 24 Feb · Moon 28°
Mar 1933
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:23 local · Sat, Sat 4 Mar · Moon 7°
Mar 1933
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Sun, Sun 12 Mar · Moon 30°
Mar 1933
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Sat, Sat 18 Mar · Moon -50°