Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 March 1925 · 17:21 local in London
1925-03-17 17:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:21 local time in London on 17 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
1925
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 17:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:18
Next moonset
10:56
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1925
24
New Moon
Not visible14:03 local · Tue, Tue 24 Mar · Moon 31°
Apr 1925
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:12 local · Wed, Wed 1 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1925
9
Full Moon
Above horizon03:33 local · Thu, Thu 9 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1925
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:40 local · Wed, Wed 15 Apr · Moon -21°