Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 February 1994 · 08:06 local in London
1994-02-03 08:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:06 local time in London on 3 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Feb
1994
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 (14°) 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 08:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
10:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1994
10
New Moon
Not visible14:30 local · Thu, Thu 10 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 1994
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Fri, Fri 18 Feb · Moon 58°
Feb 1994
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Sat, Sat 26 Feb · Moon 40°
Mar 1994
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:53 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon -57°