Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 March 1992 · 02:30 local in London
1992-03-26 02:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:30 local time in London on 26 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Mar
1992
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
Above the horizon (1°) at the exact moment.
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 02:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:55
Next moonset
10:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1992
3
New Moon
Not visible06:02 local · Fri, Fri 3 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 1992
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Fri, Fri 10 Apr · Moon -2°
Apr 1992
17
Full Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 1992
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:40 local · Fri, Fri 24 Apr · Moon -37°