Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 February 1939 · 04:12 local in London
1939-02-11 04:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:12 local time in London on 11 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
11 Feb
1939
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 (17°) 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 04:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
10:32
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1939
19
New Moon
Not visible08:28 local · Sun, Sun 19 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 1939
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Mon, Mon 27 Feb · Moon -12°
Mar 1939
5
Full Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Sun, Sun 5 Mar · Moon 1°
Mar 1939
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:37 local · Sun, Sun 12 Mar · Moon -38°