Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 March 2016 · 23:11 local in London
2016-03-01 23:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:11 local time in London on 1 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
2016
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 23:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
10:52
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2016
9
New Moon
Not visible01:55 local · Wed, Wed 9 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 2016
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Tue, Tue 15 Mar · Moon 54°
Mar 2016
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:01 local · Wed, Wed 23 Mar · Moon -39°
Mar 2016
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:17 local · Thu, Thu 31 Mar · Moon -43°