Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 February 2038 · 06:56 local in London
2038-02-26 06:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:56 local time in London on 26 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
2038
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 (18°) 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 06:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:37
Next moonset
10:27
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2038
5
New Moon
Not visible23:15 local · Fri, Fri 5 Mar · Moon -47°
Mar 2038
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:42 local · Sun, Sun 14 Mar · Moon -11°
Mar 2038
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2038
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Sat, Sat 27 Mar · Moon -60°