Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 February 2087 · 17:06 local in London
2087-02-25 17:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:06 local time in London on 25 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
25 Feb
2087
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 17:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2087
4
New Moon
Not visible23:45 local · Tue, Tue 4 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2087
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:26 local · Tue, Tue 11 Mar · Moon 46°
Mar 2087
19
Full Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -4°
Mar 2087
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:04 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -6°