Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 March 1971 · 03:30 local in London
1971-03-20 02:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:30 local time in London on 20 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
1971
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 03:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:54
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1971
26
New Moon
Not visible20:23 local · Fri, Fri 26 Mar · Moon -9°
Apr 1971
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:46 local · Fri, Fri 2 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 1971
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:10 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon 9°
Apr 1971
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon -24°