Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 31 March 1959 · 11:07 local in London
1959-03-31 11:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:07 local time in London on 31 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Mar
1959
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 11:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1959
8
New Moon
Not visible03:29 local · Wed, Wed 8 Apr · Moon -18°
Apr 1959
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:33 local · Thu, Thu 16 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 1959
23
Full Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 1959
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:39 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -42°