Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 February 2160 · 22:38 local in London
2160-02-28 22:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:38 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
2160
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 22:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
10:07
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible03:43 local · Sat, Sat 8 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2160
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 15 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 2160
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 2160
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:51 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon -60°