Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 February 2074 · 15:55 local in London
2074-02-18 15:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:55 local time in London on 18 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
2074
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 15:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:52
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2074
25
New Moon
Not visible22:00 local · Sun, Sun 25 Feb · Moon -41°
Mar 2074
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:43 local · Tue, Tue 6 Mar · Moon 8°
Mar 2074
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:01 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -20°
Mar 2074
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:58 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon -17°