Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 February 2136 · 15:06 local in London
2136-02-24 15:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:06 local time in London on 24 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Feb
2136
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 15:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:02
Next moonset
09:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2136
2
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Fri, Fri 2 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2136
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:31 local · Sun, Sun 11 Mar · Moon 17°
Mar 2136
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:38 local · Sun, Sun 18 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 2136
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:06 local · Sat, Sat 24 Mar · Moon -32°