Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 February 1960 · 23:48 local in London
1960-02-19 23:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:48 local time in London on 19 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Feb
1960
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 23:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:29
Next moonset
10:57
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1960
26
New Moon
Not visible18:24 local · Fri, Fri 26 Feb · Moon -8°
Mar 1960
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Sat, Sat 5 Mar · Moon 4°
Mar 1960
13
Full Moon
Below horizon08:26 local · Sun, Sun 13 Mar · Moon -19°
Mar 1960
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:41 local · Sun, Sun 20 Mar · Moon 19°