Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 March 2040 · 07:19 local in London
2040-03-06 07:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:19 local time in London on 6 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
2040
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 (12°) 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 07:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
03:16
Next moonset
09:52
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2040
13
New Moon
Not visible01:46 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 2040
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Mar · Moon 64°
Mar 2040
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -26°
Apr 2040
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:06 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -38°