Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 March 1987 · 16:22 local in London
1987-03-22 16:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:22 local time in London on 22 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
1987
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 16:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:30
Next moonset
10:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1987
29
New Moon
Not visible13:46 local · Sun, Sun 29 Mar · Moon 40°
Apr 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:48 local · Mon, Mon 6 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1987
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 1987
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon -39°