Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 February 2015 · 03:50 local in London
2015-02-12 03:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:50 local time in London on 12 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
12 Feb
2015
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 (17°) 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 03:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:16
Next moonset
10:48
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2015
18
New Moon
Not visible23:47 local · Wed, Wed 18 Feb · Moon -47°
Feb 2015
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Wed, Wed 25 Feb · Moon 54°
Mar 2015
5
Full Moon
Above horizon18:06 local · Thu, Thu 5 Mar · Moon 2°
Mar 2015
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:48 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon -57°