Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 February 2123 · 11:18 local in London
2123-02-18 11:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:18 local time in London on 18 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
2123
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 11:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:34
Next moonset
10:29
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2123
26
New Moon
Not visible05:03 local · Fri, Fri 26 Feb · Moon -14°
Mar 2123
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Fri, Fri 5 Mar · Moon 14°
Mar 2123
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 Mar · Moon 4°
Mar 2123
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:59 local · Sat, Sat 20 Mar · Moon 11°