Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 February 2026 · 12:43 local in London
2026-02-09 12:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:43 local time in London on 9 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Feb
2026
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 12:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:37
Next moonset
10:02
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2026
17
New Moon
Not visible12:01 local · Tue, Tue 17 Feb · Moon 25°
Feb 2026
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Tue, Tue 24 Feb · Moon 25°
Mar 2026
3
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Tue, Tue 3 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2026
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon -3°