Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 February 2072 · 23:27 local in London
2072-02-10 23:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 10 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
10 Feb
2072
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 23:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
11:04
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2072
19
New Moon
Not visible02:04 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon -43°
Feb 2072
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:02 local · Sat, Sat 27 Feb · Moon 12°
Mar 2072
4
Full Moon
Below horizon15:17 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2072
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:18 local · Fri, Fri 11 Mar · Moon -43°