Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 March 1918 · 00:43 local in London
1918-03-06 00:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:43 local time in London on 6 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
1918
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 00:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
10:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1918
12
New Moon
Not visible19:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 1918
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:30 local · Tue, Tue 19 Mar · Moon 30°
Mar 1918
27
Full Moon
Below horizon16:33 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon -28°
Apr 1918
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:33 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon -29°