Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 March 2004 · 21:01 local in London
2004-03-13 21:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:01 local time in London on 13 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
2004
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 21:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:00
Next moonset
09:53
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2004
20
New Moon
Not visible22:42 local · Sat, Sat 20 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon 24°
Apr 2004
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Mon, Mon 5 Apr · Moon -41°
Apr 2004
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon 4°