Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 February 2013 · 13:56 local in London
2013-02-03 13:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:56 local time in London on 3 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Feb
2013
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 13:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:00
Next moonset
10:57
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2013
10
New Moon
Not visible07:20 local · Sun, Sun 10 Feb · Moon 3°
Feb 2013
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:31 local · Sun, Sun 17 Feb · Moon 45°
Feb 2013
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:26 local · Mon, Mon 25 Feb · Moon 24°
Mar 2013
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Mon, Mon 4 Mar · Moon -36°