Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 March 1947 · 18:28 local in London
1947-03-14 18:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:28 local time in London on 14 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
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
1947
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 18:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
10:07
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1947
22
New Moon
Not visible17:34 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1947
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:15 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon 56°
Apr 1947
5
Full Moon
Below horizon16:29 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 1947
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:23 local · Sun, Sun 13 Apr · Moon -39°