Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 February 1949 · 00:43 local in London
1949-02-20 00:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:43 local time in London on 20 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Feb
1949
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 00:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:11
Next moonset
09:54
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1949
27
New Moon
Not visible20:55 local · Sun, Sun 27 Feb · Moon -33°
Mar 1949
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Tue, Tue 8 Mar · Moon 14°
Mar 1949
14
Full Moon
Above horizon19:03 local · Mon, Mon 14 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1949
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:10 local · Mon, Mon 21 Mar · Moon -32°