Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 March 1982 · 17:15 local in London
1982-03-17 17:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:15 local time in London on 17 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
1982
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 17:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1982
25
New Moon
Not visible10:18 local · Thu, Thu 25 Mar · Moon 30°
Apr 1982
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:08 local · Thu, Thu 1 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1982
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:19 local · Thu, Thu 8 Apr · Moon -36°
Apr 1982
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:42 local · Fri, Fri 16 Apr · Moon -21°