Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 March 1997 · 09:38 local in London
1997-03-02 09:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:38 local time in London on 2 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Mar
1997
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 (6°) 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 09:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:17
Next moonset
10:32
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1997
9
New Moon
Not visible01:15 local · Sun, Sun 9 Mar · Moon -41°
Mar 1997
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon 13°
Mar 1997
24
Full Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Mon, Mon 24 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1997
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon -52°