Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 February 2040 · 22:32 local in London
2040-02-05 22:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:32 local time in London on 5 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
2040
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 22:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
10:49
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2040
12
New Moon
Not visible14:24 local · Sun, Sun 12 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 2040
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Sun, Sun 19 Feb · Moon 37°
Feb 2040
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:00 local · Tue, Tue 28 Feb · Moon 50°
Mar 2040
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Tue, Tue 6 Mar · Moon 12°