Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 February 2063 · 03:07 local in London
2063-02-20 03:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:07 local time in London on 20 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Feb
2063
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 (4°) 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 03:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:31
Next moonset
09:32
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2063
28
New Moon
Not visible07:38 local · Wed, Wed 28 Feb · Moon 6°
Mar 2063
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:06 local · Thu, Thu 8 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 2063
14
Full Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Wed, Wed 14 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2063
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon -57°