Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 February 2172 · 01:19 local in London
2172-02-17 01:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:19 local time in London on 17 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Feb
2172
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 01:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:57
Next moonset
10:03
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2172
23
New Moon
Not visible22:27 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon -46°
Mar 2172
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:01 local · Mon, Mon 2 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 2172
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:28 local · Tue, Tue 10 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2172
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Tue, Tue 17 Mar · Moon 4°