Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 March 2043 · 01:07 local in London
2043-03-04 01:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:07 local time in London on 4 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2043
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 01:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
09:29
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2043
11
New Moon
Not visible09:09 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 2043
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:03 local · Wed, Wed 18 Mar · Moon 13°
Mar 2043
25
Full Moon
Below horizon14:26 local · Wed, Wed 25 Mar · Moon -32°
Apr 2043
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:56 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon -65°