Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 February 2048 · 03:17 local in London
2048-02-07 03:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:17 local time in London on 7 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Feb
2048
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 (9°) 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 03:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
10:04
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2048
14
New Moon
Not visible00:31 local · Fri, Fri 14 Feb · Moon -48°
Feb 2048
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Fri, Fri 21 Feb · Moon 57°
Feb 2048
29
Full Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Sat, Sat 29 Feb · Moon -27°
Mar 2048
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon -8°