Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 February 2043 · 04:15 local in London
2043-02-02 04:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 2 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Feb
2043
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 (16°) 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 04:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
10:14
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2043
9
New Moon
Not visible21:08 local · Mon, Mon 9 Feb · Moon -40°
Feb 2043
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:00 local · Mon, Mon 16 Feb · Moon 60°
Feb 2043
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:58 local · Mon, Mon 23 Feb · Moon 41°
Mar 2043
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:07 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -11°