Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 February 2071 · 21:29 local in London
2071-02-21 21:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:29 local time in London on 21 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
2071
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 21:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:39
Next moonset
10:53
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2071
2
New Moon
Not visible00:31 local · Mon, Mon 2 Mar · Moon -44°
Mar 2071
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Mon, Mon 9 Mar · Moon -20°
Mar 2071
16
Full Moon
Above horizon01:18 local · Mon, Mon 16 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2071
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:32 local · Mon, Mon 23 Mar · Moon -56°