Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 March 2031 · 06:36 local in London
2031-03-16 06:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:36 local time in London on 16 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Mar
2031
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 (16°) 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 06:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
10:18
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible03:49 local · Sun, Sun 23 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2031
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:32 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon 11°
Apr 2031
7
Full Moon
Below horizon18:21 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2031
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Mon, Mon 14 Apr · Moon -21°