Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 February 1947 · 21:58 local in London
1947-02-12 21:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:58 local time in London on 12 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
1947
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 21:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
10:35
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1947
21
New Moon
Not visible02:00 local · Fri, Fri 21 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 1947
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:12 local · Fri, Fri 28 Feb · Moon -6°
Mar 1947
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Fri, Fri 7 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 1947
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:28 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -63°