Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 March 2008 · 21:48 local in London
2008-03-29 21:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:48 local time in London on 29 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Mar
2008
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 21:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:59
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2008
6
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Sun, Sun 6 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 2008
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:32 local · Sat, Sat 12 Apr · Moon 62°
Apr 2008
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -51°
Apr 2008
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon -33°