Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 February 1987 · 08:56 local in London
1987-02-21 08:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:56 local time in London on 21 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
1987
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 (3°) 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 08:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:17
Next moonset
09:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1987
28
New Moon
Not visible00:51 local · Sat, Sat 28 Feb · Moon -49°
Mar 1987
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:58 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 1987
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:13 local · Sun, Sun 15 Mar · Moon -34°
Mar 1987
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon -60°