Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 March 1968 · 12:08 local in London
1968-03-21 11:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:08 local time in London on 21 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
1968
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 12:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:40
Next moonset
11:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1968
28
New Moon
Not visible23:48 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon -34°
Apr 1968
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:28 local · Sat, Sat 6 Apr · Moon -3°
Apr 1968
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Sat, Sat 13 Apr · Moon 2°
Apr 1968
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:35 local · Fri, Fri 19 Apr · Moon -60°