Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 February 2006 · 07:17 local in London
2006-02-21 07:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:17 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
2006
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 (10°) 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 07:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:21
Next moonset
09:32
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2006
28
New Moon
Not visible00:31 local · Tue, Tue 28 Feb · Moon -49°
Mar 2006
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Mon, Mon 6 Mar · Moon 55°
Mar 2006
14
Full Moon
Above horizon23:36 local · Tue, Tue 14 Mar · Moon 40°
Mar 2006
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:11 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon -65°