Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 February 1937 · 12:04 local in London
1937-02-03 12:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:04 local time in London on 3 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Feb
1937
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 12:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:11
Next moonset
10:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1937
11
New Moon
Not visible07:34 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon 4°
Feb 1937
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:50 local · Thu, Thu 18 Feb · Moon -12°
Feb 1937
25
Full Moon
Below horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 25 Feb · Moon -11°
Mar 1937
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:17 local · Fri, Fri 5 Mar · Moon 3°