Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 February 2047 · 06:42 local in London
2047-02-17 06:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:42 local time in London on 17 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2047
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 (13°) 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 06:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:10
Next moonset
09:39
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2047
24
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Sun, Sun 24 Feb · Moon -8°
Mar 2047
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Mon, Mon 4 Mar · Moon 29°
Mar 2047
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:37 local · Tue, Tue 12 Mar · Moon 33°
Mar 2047
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Mon, Mon 18 Mar · Moon -56°