Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 · 02:08 local in London
2023-03-15 02:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:08 local time in London on 15 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
2023
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 02:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:49
Next moonset
09:37