Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 February 2099 · 05:08 local in London
2099-02-12 05:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:08 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
2099
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 (15°) 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 05:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
09:50
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2099
20
New Moon
Not visible04:06 local · Fri, Fri 20 Feb · Moon -31°
Feb 2099
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Sat, Sat 28 Feb · Moon -12°
Mar 2099
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:00 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 42°
Mar 2099
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:00 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon -65°