Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 February 1948 · 00:32 local in London
1948-02-02 00:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:32 local time in London on 2 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
2 Feb
1948
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 00:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:16
Next moonset
10:44
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1948
10
New Moon
Not visible03:02 local · Tue, Tue 10 Feb · Moon -45°
Feb 1948
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:55 local · Wed, Wed 18 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 1948
24
Full Moon
Above horizon17:16 local · Tue, Tue 24 Feb · Moon 1°
Mar 1948
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:36 local · Tue, Tue 2 Mar · Moon -59°