Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 February 2150 · 11:51 local in London
2150-02-19 11:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:51 local time in London on 19 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
19 Feb
2150
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 11:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
10:55
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2150
27
New Moon
Not visible10:47 local · Fri, Fri 27 Feb · Moon 22°
Mar 2150
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2150
13
Full Moon
Below horizon10:11 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon -26°
Mar 2150
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Mar · Moon 7°