Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 March 1940 · 17:20 local in London
1940-03-30 16:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:20 local time in London on 30 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
30 Mar
1940
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 17:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:03
Next moonset
12:18
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