Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 March 2019 · 04:10 local in London
2019-03-28 04:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:10 local time in London on 28 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2019
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
Above the horizon (11°) at the exact moment.
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 04:10 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:57
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2019
5
New Moon
Not visible09:51 local · Fri, Fri 5 Apr · Moon 24°
Apr 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:06 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 58°
Apr 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Fri, Fri 19 Apr · Moon -44°
Apr 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:19 local · Fri, Fri 26 Apr · Moon -34°