Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 March 2003 · 01:51 local in London
2003-03-25 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:51 local time in London on 25 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
25 Mar
2003
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 01:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
09:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2003
1
New Moon
Not visible20:19 local · Tue, Tue 1 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 2003
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:40 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon 25°
Apr 2003
16
Full Moon
Above horizon20:36 local · Wed, Wed 16 Apr · Moon 7°
Apr 2003
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Wed, Wed 23 Apr · Moon -19°