Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 March 2036 · 18:39 local in London
2036-03-19 18:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:39 local time in London on 19 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Mar
2036
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 18:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
10:53
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2036
27
New Moon
Not visible20:57 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -25°
Apr 2036
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:03 local · Fri, Fri 4 Apr · Moon 15°
Apr 2036
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:23 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 2036
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:06 local · Fri, Fri 18 Apr · Moon -32°