Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 February 2039 · 02:36 local in London
2039-02-16 02:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:36 local time in London on 16 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
16 Feb
2039
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 02:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2039
23
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Wed, Wed 23 Feb · Moon -39°
Mar 2039
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:15 local · Thu, Thu 3 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2039
10
Full Moon
Below horizon16:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon -9°
Mar 2039
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Thu, Thu 17 Mar · Moon -2°