Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 February 2100 · 21:16 local in London
2100-02-01 21:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:16 local time in London on 1 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Feb
2100
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 21:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
10:11
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2100
9
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Tue, Tue 9 Feb · Moon -26°
Feb 2100
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Wed, Wed 17 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 2100
24
Full Moon
Below horizon14:51 local · Wed, Wed 24 Feb · Moon -20°
Mar 2100
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Wed, Wed 3 Mar · Moon 10°