Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 March 1901 · 13:06 local in London
1901-03-13 13:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:06 local time in London on 13 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
1901
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 13:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
10:59
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1901
20
New Moon
Not visible12:53 local · Wed, Wed 20 Mar · Moon 40°
Mar 1901
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:39 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon -16°
Apr 1901
4
Full Moon
Above horizon01:20 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon 27°
Apr 1901
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 14°