Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 February 2044 · 20:20 local in London
2044-02-20 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 20 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Feb
2044
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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
09:41
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2044
28
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Sun, Sun 28 Feb · Moon -25°
Mar 2044
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:17 local · Sun, Sun 6 Mar · Moon 46°
Mar 2044
13
Full Moon
Above horizon19:41 local · Sun, Sun 13 Mar · Moon 15°
Mar 2044
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:52 local · Mon, Mon 21 Mar · Moon -63°