Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 February 2045 · 19:03 local in London
2045-02-08 19:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:03 local time in London on 8 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Feb
2045
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 19:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
09:55
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2045
16
New Moon
Not visible23:51 local · Thu, Thu 16 Feb · Moon -51°
Feb 2045
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:37 local · Fri, Fri 24 Feb · Moon 61°
Mar 2045
3
Full Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Fri, Fri 3 Mar · Moon -11°
Mar 2045
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:50 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon -29°