Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 March 1944 · 21:05 local in London
1944-03-17 20:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:05 local time in London on 17 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
1944
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
03:14
Next moonset
11:45
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1944
24
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Fri, Fri 24 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 1944
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:34 local · Fri, Fri 31 Mar · Moon 19°
Apr 1944
8
Full Moon
Below horizon19:22 local · Sat, Sat 8 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 1944
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:59 local · Sun, Sun 16 Apr · Moon 15°