Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 February 1944 · 08:42 local in London
1944-02-17 07:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:42 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
1944
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 (19°) 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 08:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1944
24
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon -46°
Mar 1944
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:40 local · Wed, Wed 1 Mar · Moon 44°
Mar 1944
10
Full Moon
Above horizon01:28 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon 45°
Mar 1944
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -51°