Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 February 1951 · 23:00 local in London
1951-02-28 23:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:00 local time in London on 28 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
1951
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 23:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
09:34
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1951
7
New Moon
Not visible20:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 1951
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:40 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 66°
Mar 1951
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Fri, Fri 23 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 1951
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:35 local · Fri, Fri 30 Mar · Moon 9°