Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 February 2139 · 02:12 local in London
2139-02-22 02:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:12 local time in London on 22 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
2139
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 02:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:23
Next moonset
09:35
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2139
28
New Moon
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Mar 2139
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:16 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon 50°
Mar 2139
15
Full Moon
Below horizon17:29 local · Sun, Sun 15 Mar · Moon -6°
Mar 2139
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:37 local · Mon, Mon 23 Mar · Moon -53°