Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 March 1928 · 15:20 local in London
1928-03-14 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 14 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
1928
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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:52
Next moonset
10:18
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1928
21
New Moon
Not visible20:29 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 1928
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:54 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon 16°
Apr 1928
5
Full Moon
Above horizon03:38 local · Thu, Thu 5 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1928
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:09 local · Fri, Fri 13 Apr · Moon 9°