Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 March 1986 · 12:17 local in London
1986-03-03 12:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:17 local time in London on 3 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
1986
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 12:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:17
Next moonset
10:07
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1986
10
New Moon
Not visible14:52 local · Mon, Mon 10 Mar · Moon 22°
Mar 1986
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:39 local · Tue, Tue 18 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 1986
26
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Wed, Wed 26 Mar · Moon 26°
Apr 1986
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:30 local · Tue, Tue 1 Apr · Moon -63°