Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 February 2028 · 08:08 local in London
2028-02-17 08:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:08 local time in London on 17 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2028
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
Above the horizon (8°) at the exact moment.
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 08:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:04
Next moonset
09:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2028
25
New Moon
Not visible10:38 local · Fri, Fri 25 Feb · Moon 28°
Mar 2028
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Sat, Sat 4 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2028
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:06 local · Sat, Sat 11 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2028
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:23 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -27°