Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 February 2148 · 22:02 local in London
2148-02-12 22:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:02 local time in London on 12 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
2148
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 22:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
11:06
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2148
19
New Moon
Not visible21:22 local · Mon, Mon 19 Feb · Moon -38°
Feb 2148
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:59 local · Mon, Mon 26 Feb · Moon 21°
Mar 2148
5
Full Moon
Below horizon11:57 local · Tue, Tue 5 Mar · Moon -31°
Mar 2148
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:23 local · Wed, Wed 13 Mar · Moon -27°