Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 February 2021 · 17:37 local in London
2021-02-04 17:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:37 local time in London on 4 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Feb
2021
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 17:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:38
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible19:06 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon -21°
Feb 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon 56°
Feb 2021
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Feb · Moon -7°
Mar 2021
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon -5°