Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 February 2057 · 11:30 local in London
2057-02-26 11:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:30 local time in London on 26 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
2057
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 11:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:31
Next moonset
10:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2057
5
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Mon, Mon 5 Mar · Moon 27°
Mar 2057
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -4°
Mar 2057
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon 42°
Mar 2057
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon -61°