Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 February 2158 · 10:11 local in London
2158-02-21 10:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:11 local time in London on 21 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Feb
2158
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 10:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:03
Next moonset
10:05
Next events
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Mar 2158
15
Full Moon
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Mar 2158
23
Last Quarter Moon
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