Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 February 2025 · 17:33 local in London
2025-02-20 17:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:33 local time in London on 20 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
-64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Feb
2025
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 17:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
09:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2025
28
New Moon
Not visible00:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Feb · Moon -48°
Mar 2025
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 2025
14
Full Moon
Below horizon06:55 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2025
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -17°