Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 March 1996 · 17:15 local in London
1996-03-12 17:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:15 local time in London on 12 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
1996
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 17:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1996
19
New Moon
Not visible10:45 local · Tue, Tue 19 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 1996
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon 1°
Apr 1996
4
Full Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 1996
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:36 local · Thu, Thu 11 Apr · Moon -19°