Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 March 1985 · 17:34 local in London
1985-03-13 17:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:34 local time in London on 13 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
-64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
1985
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 17:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:04
Next moonset
10:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1985
21
New Moon
Not visible11:59 local · Thu, Thu 21 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 1985
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:11 local · Fri, Fri 29 Mar · Moon 56°
Apr 1985
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Fri, Fri 5 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1985
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:42 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 9°