Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 February 2059 · 18:49 local in London
2059-02-05 18:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:49 local time in London on 5 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
2059
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 18:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
10:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2059
12
New Moon
Not visible14:27 local · Wed, Wed 12 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 2059
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:57 local · Wed, Wed 19 Feb · Moon -14°
Feb 2059
27
Full Moon
Below horizon10:06 local · Thu, Thu 27 Feb · Moon -20°
Mar 2059
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:47 local · Fri, Fri 7 Mar · Moon 5°