Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 March 2000 · 01:21 local in London
2000-03-28 00:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:21 local time in London on 28 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2000
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 01:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2000
4
New Moon
Not visible19:12 local · Tue, Tue 4 Apr · Moon 0°
Apr 2000
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:30 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon 27°
Apr 2000
18
Full Moon
Below horizon18:42 local · Tue, Tue 18 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 2000
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:30 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon -55°