Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 March 1926 · 11:49 local in London
1926-03-07 11:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:49 local time in London on 7 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
1926
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 11:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
10:57
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1926
14
New Moon
Not visible03:20 local · Sun, Sun 14 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 1926
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:12 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 1926
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:00 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon -31°
Apr 1926
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:50 local · Mon, Mon 5 Apr · Moon -48°