Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 March 1933 · 21:05 local in London
1933-03-18 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:05 local time in London on 18 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Mar
1933
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 21:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:13
Next moonset
09:49
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1933
26
New Moon
Not visible03:20 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon -21°
Apr 1933
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:56 local · Mon, Mon 3 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1933
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Mon, Mon 10 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 1933
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:17 local · Mon, Mon 17 Apr · Moon 9°