Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 March 2014 · 01:46 local in London
2014-03-24 01:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:46 local time in London on 24 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Mar
2014
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 01:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:50
Next moonset
10:50
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2014
30
New Moon
Not visible19:45 local · Sun, Sun 30 Mar · Moon -3°
Apr 2014
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 2014
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 2014
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:52 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon 20°