Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 March 1980 · 23:49 local in London
1980-03-09 23:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 9 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Mar
1980
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 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:48
Next moonset
10:47
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1980
16
New Moon
Not visible19:56 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon -10°
Mar 1980
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:31 local · Sun, Sun 23 Mar · Moon 18°
Mar 1980
31
Full Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 1980
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:07 local · Tue, Tue 8 Apr · Moon -14°