Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 February 2133 · 20:52 local in London
2133-02-26 20:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:52 local time in London on 26 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
2133
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 20:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
10:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2133
6
New Moon
Not visible23:55 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon -48°
Mar 2133
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:39 local · Sat, Sat 14 Mar · Moon -14°
Mar 2133
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:19 local · Sat, Sat 21 Mar · Moon 42°
Mar 2133
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:10 local · Sat, Sat 28 Mar · Moon -62°