Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 March 1991 · 10:32 local in London
1991-03-08 10:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:32 local time in London on 8 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
1991
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 10:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:07
Next moonset
10:19
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1991
16
New Moon
Not visible08:11 local · Sat, Sat 16 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 1991
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:03 local · Sat, Sat 23 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 1991
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Sat, Sat 30 Mar · Moon -19°
Apr 1991
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:46 local · Sun, Sun 7 Apr · Moon 14°