Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 March 1915 · 12:27 local in London
1915-03-08 12:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:27 local time in London on 8 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
8 Mar
1915
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 12:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:26
Next moonset
10:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1915
15
New Moon
Not visible19:42 local · Mon, Mon 15 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 1915
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:48 local · Tue, Tue 23 Mar · Moon 33°
Mar 1915
31
Full Moon
Below horizon05:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon -2°
Apr 1915
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon -56°