Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 February 2079 · 19:24 local in London
2079-02-23 19:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:24 local time in London on 23 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Feb
2079
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 19:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
09:56
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2079
3
New Moon
Not visible13:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Mar · Moon 24°
Mar 2079
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:37 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon 8°
Mar 2079
17
Full Moon
Below horizon13:46 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2079
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:46 local · Sat, Sat 25 Mar · Moon -55°