Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 March 2013 · 21:53 local in London
2013-03-04 21:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:53 local time in London on 4 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2013
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 21:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:05
Next moonset
10:40
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2013
11
New Moon
Not visible19:51 local · Mon, Mon 11 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2013
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:27 local · Tue, Tue 19 Mar · Moon 57°
Mar 2013
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon -35°
Apr 2013
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:37 local · Wed, Wed 3 Apr · Moon 16°