Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 March 1900 · 05:37 local in London
1900-03-24 05:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:37 local time in London on 24 March. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Mar
1900
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
Above the horizon (16°) at the exact moment.
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 05:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:46
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1900
30
New Moon
Not visible20:30 local · Fri, Fri 30 Mar · Moon -16°
Apr 1900
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:55 local · Fri, Fri 6 Apr · Moon 44°
Apr 1900
15
Full Moon
Above horizon01:02 local · Sun, Sun 15 Apr · Moon 23°
Apr 1900
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:34 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon -34°