Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 February 2023 · 16:01 local in London
2023-02-13 16:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:01 local time in London on 13 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Feb
2023
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 16:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:21
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2023
20
New Moon
Not visible07:06 local · Mon, Mon 20 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:06 local · Mon, Mon 27 Feb · Moon -9°
Mar 2023
7
Full Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Tue, Tue 7 Mar · Moon -30°
Mar 2023
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:08 local · Wed, Wed 15 Mar · Moon -5°