Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 February 2009 · 21:37 local in London
2009-02-16 21:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:37 local time in London on 16 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
2009
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 21:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
09:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2009
25
New Moon
Not visible01:35 local · Wed, Wed 25 Feb · Moon -42°
Mar 2009
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:46 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -9°
Mar 2009
11
Full Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 29°
Mar 2009
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:48 local · Wed, Wed 18 Mar · Moon -65°