Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 February 2051 · 01:40 local in London
2051-02-04 01:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 4 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Feb
2051
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 (2°) 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 01:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:19
Next moonset
10:44
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2051
11
New Moon
Not visible06:41 local · Sat, Sat 11 Feb · Moon -3°
Feb 2051
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Fri, Fri 17 Feb · Moon 29°
Feb 2051
25
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Sat, Sat 25 Feb · Moon -24°
Mar 2051
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:47 local · Sun, Sun 5 Mar · Moon -52°