Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 March 2005 · 17:37 local in London
2005-03-03 17:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:37 local time in London on 3 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
-65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
2005
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 17:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:04
Next moonset
09:52
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2005
10
New Moon
Not visible09:10 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 19°
Mar 2005
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:19 local · Thu, Thu 17 Mar · Moon 62°
Mar 2005
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Mar · Moon 24°
Apr 2005
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Sat, Sat 2 Apr · Moon -17°