Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 March 1934 · 18:06 local in London
1934-03-08 18:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:06 local time in London on 8 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
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
1934
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 18:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:09
Next moonset
09:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1934
15
New Moon
Not visible12:08 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 1934
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Fri, Fri 23 Mar · Moon 7°
Mar 1934
31
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Sat, Sat 31 Mar · Moon 28°
Apr 1934
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:49 local · Sat, Sat 7 Apr · Moon -15°