Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 February 2153 · 20:00 local in London
2153-02-15 20:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:00 local time in London on 15 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Feb
2153
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 20:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:11
Next moonset
10:15
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2153
23
New Moon
Not visible09:02 local · Fri, Fri 23 Feb · Moon 11°
Mar 2153
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:24 local · Sat, Sat 3 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 2153
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Sat, Sat 10 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 2153
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:13 local · Sat, Sat 17 Mar · Moon 10°