Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 February 1961 · 16:49 local in London
1961-02-08 16:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:49 local time in London on 8 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Feb
1961
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 16:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:32
Next moonset
11:19
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1961
15
New Moon
Not visible08:10 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 7°
Feb 1961
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Wed, Wed 22 Feb · Moon -15°
Mar 1961
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Thu, Thu 2 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 1961
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon 9°