Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 February 1964 · 12:42 local in London
1964-02-05 12:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:42 local time in London on 5 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
1964
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 12:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:39
Next moonset
11:14
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1964
13
New Moon
Not visible13:01 local · Thu, Thu 13 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 1964
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Thu, Thu 20 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 1964
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Thu, Thu 27 Feb · Moon -26°
Mar 1964
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:00 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 1°