Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 March 2028 · 23:23 local in London
2028-03-17 23:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:23 local time in London on 17 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
2028
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 23:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
09:59
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2028
26
New Moon
Not visible05:31 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon -8°
Apr 2028
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Sun, Sun 2 Apr · Moon 60°
Apr 2028
9
Full Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Sun, Sun 9 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 2028
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Sun, Sun 16 Apr · Moon -54°