Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 February 2161 · 03:58 local in London
2161-02-17 03:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:58 local time in London on 17 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2161
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
Above the horizon (12°) at the exact moment.
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 03:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
10:11
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2161
25
New Moon
Not visible03:52 local · Wed, Wed 25 Feb · Moon -24°
Mar 2161
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Thu, Thu 5 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2161
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 30°
Mar 2161
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:12 local · Wed, Wed 18 Mar · Moon -60°