Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 March 1941 · 03:51 local in London
1941-03-20 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:51 local time in London on 20 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
1941
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
Above the horizon (7°) at the exact moment.
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 03:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:35
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1941
27
New Moon
Not visible21:14 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -18°
Apr 1941
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:12 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 1941
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 1941
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:03 local · Fri, Fri 18 Apr · Moon -21°