Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 March 2017 · 15:58 local in London
2017-03-20 15:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:58 local time in London on 20 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
2017
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 15:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:10
Next moonset
11:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2017
28
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon -28°
Apr 2017
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 3 Apr · Moon 56°
Apr 2017
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:08 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon -4°
Apr 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:57 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon 5°