Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 February 2101 · 01:36 local in London
2101-02-21 01:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:36 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
2101
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 01:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
09:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2101
28
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Mon, Mon 28 Feb · Moon -38°
Mar 2101
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Tue, Tue 8 Mar · Moon 6°
Mar 2101
15
Full Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Tue, Tue 15 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2101
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:44 local · Tue, Tue 22 Mar · Moon 3°