Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 March 1920 · 17:57 local in London
1920-03-12 17:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:57 local time in London on 12 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
1920
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 17:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:12
Next moonset
10:48
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1920
20
New Moon
Not visible10:56 local · Sat, Sat 20 Mar · Moon 39°
Mar 1920
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:45 local · Sat, Sat 27 Mar · Moon -19°
Apr 1920
3
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Sat, Sat 3 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 1920
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:24 local · Sun, Sun 11 Apr · Moon -25°