Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 February 2010 · 23:49 local in London
2010-02-05 23:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 5 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
2010
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 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:54
Next moonset
10:02
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Sun, Sun 14 Feb · Moon -38°
Feb 2010
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:43 local · Mon, Mon 22 Feb · Moon 11°
Feb 2010
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:38 local · Sun, Sun 28 Feb · Moon -11°
Mar 2010
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Sun, Sun 7 Mar · Moon -53°