Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 March 1979 · 12:22 local in London
1979-03-21 11:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:22 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
1979
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 12:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:21
Next moonset
12:25
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1979
28
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 1979
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -5°
Apr 1979
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1979
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:30 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -55°