Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 February 2163 · 00:38 local in London
2163-02-26 00:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:38 local time in London on 26 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Feb
2163
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 00:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:43
Next moonset
10:42
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2163
5
New Moon
Not visible01:19 local · Sat, Sat 5 Mar · Moon -39°
Mar 2163
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:42 local · Sun, Sun 13 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 2163
20
Full Moon
Below horizon14:25 local · Sun, Sun 20 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 2163
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:50 local · Sun, Sun 27 Mar · Moon 16°