Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 February 1941 · 19:07 local in London
1941-02-18 18:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:07 local time in London on 18 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
1941
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 19:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:46
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1941
26
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Wed, Wed 26 Feb · Moon -33°
Mar 1941
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:43 local · Thu, Thu 6 Mar · Moon -18°
Mar 1941
13
Full Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Thu, Thu 13 Mar · Moon -37°
Mar 1941
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 7°