Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 31 March 2016 · 16:17 local in London
2016-03-31 15:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:17 local time in London on 31 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
31 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 16:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:07
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2016
7
New Moon
Not visible12:24 local · Thu, Thu 7 Apr · Moon 42°
Apr 2016
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:00 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 2016
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:24 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 2016
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon 14°