Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 February 2080 · 15:38 local in London
2080-02-12 15:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:38 local time in London on 12 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
2080
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 15:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:27
Next moonset
10:06
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2080
20
New Moon
Not visible20:11 local · Tue, Tue 20 Feb · Moon -29°
Feb 2080
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:24 local · Wed, Wed 28 Feb · Moon -10°
Mar 2080
5
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Tue, Tue 5 Mar · Moon 44°
Mar 2080
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 13 Mar · Moon -15°