Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 February 2004 · 13:40 local in London
2004-02-13 13:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:40 local time in London on 13 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Feb
2004
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 13:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
10:30
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2004
20
New Moon
Not visible09:18 local · Fri, Fri 20 Feb · Moon 11°
Feb 2004
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Sat, Sat 28 Feb · Moon -8°
Mar 2004
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon 45°
Mar 2004
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:01 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon -49°