Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 February 2141 · 18:47 local in London
2141-02-28 18:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 28 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
-61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
2141
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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:33
Next moonset
10:09
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2141
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New Moon
Not visible13:17 local · Wed, Wed 8 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 2141
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Wed, Wed 15 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2141
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:15 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 2141
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:10 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon -45°