Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 February 1946 · 02:37 local in London
1946-02-24 02:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 24 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Feb
1946
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 (6°) 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 02:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
10:24
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1946
3
New Moon
Not visible18:02 local · Sun, Sun 3 Mar · Moon -6°
Mar 1946
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:03 local · Sun, Sun 10 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 1946
17
Full Moon
Above horizon19:11 local · Sun, Sun 17 Mar · Moon 12°
Mar 1946
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:37 local · Mon, Mon 25 Mar · Moon -33°