Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 February 2143 · 19:31 local in London
2143-02-06 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:31 local time in London on 6 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Feb
2143
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 19:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:47
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2143
14
New Moon
Not visible20:05 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 2143
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:09 local · Fri, Fri 22 Feb · Moon 41°
Mar 2143
1
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Fri, Fri 1 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 2143
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:22 local · Fri, Fri 8 Mar · Moon -2°