Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 March 1911 · 00:26 local in London
1911-03-23 00:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:26 local time in London on 23 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
1911
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 00:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
09:42
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1911
30
New Moon
Not visible12:38 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon 38°
Apr 1911
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Thu, Thu 6 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 1911
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon -36°
Apr 1911
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Fri, Fri 21 Apr · Moon -64°