Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 March 1972 · 07:06 local in London
1972-03-08 07:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:06 local time in London on 8 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
1972
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
Above the horizon (10°) at the exact moment.
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 07:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:20
Next moonset
09:29
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1972
15
New Moon
Not visible11:35 local · Wed, Wed 15 Mar · Moon 39°
Mar 1972
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon 3°
Mar 1972
29
Full Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Wed, Wed 29 Mar · Moon 12°
Apr 1972
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Apr · Moon -23°