Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 February 2011 · 23:27 local in London
2011-02-24 23:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 24 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Feb
2011
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 23:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:17
Next moonset
10:05
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2011
4
New Moon
Not visible20:46 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon -26°
Mar 2011
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Sat, Sat 12 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 2011
19
Full Moon
Below horizon18:10 local · Sat, Sat 19 Mar · Moon -2°
Mar 2011
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon -18°