Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 March 1970 · 03:33 local in London
1970-03-01 02:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:33 local time in London on 1 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
1970
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 03:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:39
Next moonset
10:26
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1970
7
New Moon
Not visible18:43 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 1970
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:16 local · Sat, Sat 14 Mar · Moon 47°
Mar 1970
23
Full Moon
Above horizon02:53 local · Mon, Mon 23 Mar · Moon 31°
Mar 1970
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon -12°