Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 February 2017 · 19:33 local in London
2017-02-18 19:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:33 local time in London on 18 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
2017
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 19:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:36
Next moonset
11:02
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2017
26
New Moon
Not visible14:59 local · Sun, Sun 26 Feb · Moon 19°
Mar 2017
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:32 local · Sun, Sun 5 Mar · Moon 8°
Mar 2017
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:54 local · Sun, Sun 12 Mar · Moon -25°
Mar 2017
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:58 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon -49°