Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 February 2085 · 14:47 local in London
2085-02-17 14:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:47 local time in London on 17 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2085
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 14:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
10:17
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2085
24
New Moon
Not visible06:32 local · Sat, Sat 24 Feb · Moon 0°
Mar 2085
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:16 local · Sat, Sat 3 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2085
11
Full Moon
Below horizon12:26 local · Sun, Sun 11 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2085
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon -14°