Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 February 1942 · 15:52 local in London
1942-02-08 14:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:52 local time in London on 8 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Feb
1942
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 15:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:40
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1942
15
New Moon
Not visible11:03 local · Sun, Sun 15 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 1942
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:40 local · Mon, Mon 23 Feb · Moon -16°
Mar 1942
3
Full Moon
Above horizon01:20 local · Tue, Tue 3 Mar · Moon 45°
Mar 1942
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Mon, Mon 9 Mar · Moon -33°