Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 February 2117 · 13:34 local in London
2117-02-23 13:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:34 local time in London on 23 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Feb
2117
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 13:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
09:59
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2117
3
New Moon
Not visible11:47 local · Wed, Wed 3 Mar · Moon 28°
Mar 2117
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:17 local · Thu, Thu 11 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 2117
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:24 local · Thu, Thu 18 Mar · Moon -10°
Mar 2117
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Thu, Thu 25 Mar · Moon -2°