Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 March 1993 · 04:17 local in London
1993-03-15 04:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 15 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
1993
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 (11°) 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 04:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:53
Next moonset
10:12
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1993
23
New Moon
Not visible07:15 local · Tue, Tue 23 Mar · Moon 15°
Mar 1993
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:10 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon -13°
Apr 1993
6
Full Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 1993
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:39 local · Tue, Tue 13 Apr · Moon -53°