Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 February 2042 · 07:16 local in London
2042-02-13 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:16 local time in London on 13 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
13 Feb
2042
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 (14°) 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 07:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
09:59
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2042
20
New Moon
Not visible07:39 local · Thu, Thu 20 Feb · Moon 0°
Feb 2042
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Wed, Wed 26 Feb · Moon 23°
Mar 2042
6
Full Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Thu, Thu 6 Mar · Moon 23°
Mar 2042
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -28°