Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 March 1995 · 20:10 local in London
1995-03-23 20:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:10 local time in London on 23 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
1995
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 20:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:04
Next moonset
11:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1995
31
New Moon
Not visible03:09 local · Fri, Fri 31 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 1995
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:35 local · Sat, Sat 8 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 1995
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Sat, Sat 15 Apr · Moon -49°
Apr 1995
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Sat, Sat 22 Apr · Moon 13°