Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 March 1989 · 11:22 local in London
1989-03-30 10:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:22 local time in London on 30 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Mar
1989
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 11:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:21
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1989
6
New Moon
Not visible04:33 local · Thu, Thu 6 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1989
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:13 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon 28°
Apr 1989
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:14 local · Fri, Fri 21 Apr · Moon 9°
Apr 1989
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:46 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon -48°