Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 · 17:48 local in London
2009-03-18 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:48 local time in London on 18 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
18 Mar
2009
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 17:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
10:08
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2009
26
New Moon
Not visible16:06 local · Thu, Thu 26 Mar · Moon 21°
Apr 2009
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:34 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 40°
Apr 2009
9
Full Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Thu, Thu 9 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 2009
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:37 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon -29°