Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 February 2024 · 23:18 local in London
2024-02-02 23:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:18 local time in London on 2 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Feb
2024
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 23:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:36
Next moonset
10:21
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2024
9
New Moon
Not visible22:59 local · Fri, Fri 9 Feb · Moon -54°
Feb 2024
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:01 local · Fri, Fri 16 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2024
24
Full Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Sat, Sat 24 Feb · Moon -26°
Mar 2024
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:24 local · Sun, Sun 3 Mar · Moon -52°