Thursday, February 20, 2025

Third Quarter Moon

The moon will complete three quarters of its orbit around Earth, measured from the previous new moon, on Thursday, February 20 at 12:32 p.m. EST or 9:32 a.m. PST, or 17:32 GMT. At the third (or last) quarter phase the moon appears half- illuminated, on its western, sunward side. It will rise around midnight local time, and then remain visible until it sets in the western daytime sky in
early afternoon. Third quarter moons are positioned ahead of the Earth in our trip around the Sun. About 31/2 hours later, Earth will occupy that same location in space. The week of dark, moonless evening skies that follow this phase are ideal for observing fainter deep sky targets.

(Data courtesy of Starry Night)
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