Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 February 2036 · 23:47 local in London
2036-02-18 23:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:47 local time in London on 18 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
2036
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 23:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
10:57
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2036
27
New Moon
Not visible04:59 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon -19°
Mar 2036
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:49 local · Wed, Wed 5 Mar · Moon 53°
Mar 2036
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2036
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:39 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -57°