Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 · 09:39 local in London
2026-03-11 09:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:39 local time in London on 11 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Mar
2026
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 09:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:31
Next moonset
10:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2026
19
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Thu, Thu 19 Mar · Moon -35°
Mar 2026
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Wed, Wed 25 Mar · Moon 63°
Apr 2026
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 24°
Apr 2026
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 10 Apr · Moon 10°