Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 February 1963 · 17:39 local in London
1963-02-16 17:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:39 local time in London on 16 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
1963
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 17:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:41
Next moonset
11:01
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1963
24
New Moon
Not visible02:06 local · Sun, Sun 24 Feb · Moon -46°
Mar 1963
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:17 local · Sat, Sat 2 Mar · Moon 55°
Mar 1963
10
Full Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Sun, Sun 10 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1963
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Mon, Mon 18 Mar · Moon -17°