Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 March 1990 · 14:31 local in London
1990-03-19 14:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:31 local time in London on 19 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Mar
1990
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 14:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
10:14
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1990
26
New Moon
Not visible20:48 local · Mon, Mon 26 Mar · Moon -12°
Apr 1990
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:24 local · Mon, Mon 2 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 1990
10
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 1990
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:03 local · Wed, Wed 18 Apr · Moon 15°