Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 March 1958 · 10:48 local in London
1958-03-12 10:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:48 local time in London on 12 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
1958
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 10:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:23
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1958
20
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 33°
Mar 1958
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:19 local · Fri, Fri 28 Mar · Moon 6°
Apr 1958
4
Full Moon
Above horizon03:45 local · Fri, Fri 4 Apr · Moon 14°
Apr 1958
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:50 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon -17°