Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 February 2066 · 12:14 local in London
2066-02-17 12:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:14 local time in London on 17 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2066
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 12:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:52
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2066
24
New Moon
Not visible08:51 local · Wed, Wed 24 Feb · Moon 18°
Mar 2066
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Thu, Thu 4 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2066
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:48 local · Thu, Thu 11 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 2066
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:25 local · Thu, Thu 18 Mar · Moon -60°