Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 February 1986 · 04:41 local in London
1986-02-02 04:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 local time in London on 2 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Feb
1986
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
Above the horizon (19°) at the exact moment.
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 04:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
10:29
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1986
9
New Moon
Not visible00:55 local · Sun, Sun 9 Feb · Moon -57°
Feb 1986
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Sun, Sun 16 Feb · Moon 52°
Feb 1986
24
Full Moon
Below horizon15:02 local · Mon, Mon 24 Feb · Moon -17°
Mar 1986
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Mon, Mon 3 Mar · Moon -23°