Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 February 1996 · 08:37 local in London
1996-02-12 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:37 local time in London on 12 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
12 Feb
1996
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 08:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:10
Next moonset
10:38
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1996
18
New Moon
Not visible23:30 local · Sun, Sun 18 Feb · Moon -46°
Feb 1996
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Mon, Mon 26 Feb · Moon -21°
Mar 1996
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:23 local · Tue, Tue 5 Mar · Moon -25°
Mar 1996
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Tue, Tue 12 Mar · Moon -56°