Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 February 2068 · 06:25 local in London
2068-02-26 06:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:25 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
2068
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 (16°) 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 06:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:46
Next moonset
10:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2068
3
New Moon
Not visible23:38 local · Sat, Sat 3 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2068
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:27 local · Sat, Sat 10 Mar · Moon 56°
Mar 2068
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:56 local · Sun, Sun 18 Mar · Moon 32°
Mar 2068
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:21 local · Mon, Mon 26 Mar · Moon -59°