Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 March 1978 · 08:34 local in London
1978-03-02 08:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 2 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Mar
1978
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 (13°) 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 08:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:22
Next moonset
10:33
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1978
9
New Moon
Not visible02:36 local · Thu, Thu 9 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 1978
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Thu, Thu 16 Mar · Moon 56°
Mar 1978
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:20 local · Fri, Fri 24 Mar · Moon -18°
Mar 1978
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Fri, Fri 31 Mar · Moon -42°