Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 February 2116 · 14:17 local in London
2116-02-05 14:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:17 local time in London on 5 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Feb
2116
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 14:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:02
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2116
13
New Moon
Not visible17:49 local · Thu, Thu 13 Feb · Moon -9°
Feb 2116
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:49 local · Fri, Fri 21 Feb · Moon 43°
Feb 2116
28
Full Moon
Above horizon05:35 local · Fri, Fri 28 Feb · Moon 15°
Mar 2116
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 10°