Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 February 2090 · 07:42 local in London
2090-02-21 07:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:42 local time in London on 21 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
2090
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
Above the horizon (18°) at the exact moment.
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 07:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:13
Next moonset
10:40
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2090
1
New Moon
Not visible09:46 local · Wed, Wed 1 Mar · Moon 24°
Mar 2090
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:20 local · Thu, Thu 9 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 2090
15
Full Moon
Above horizon23:42 local · Wed, Wed 15 Mar · Moon 39°
Mar 2090
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:55 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon -26°