Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 March 2044 · 16:52 local in London
2044-03-21 16:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:52 local time in London on 21 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
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
2044
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 16:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:22
Next moonset
09:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2044
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New Moon
Not visible10:26 local · Tue, Tue 29 Mar · Moon 33°
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5
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Below horizon04:45 local · Tue, Tue 5 Apr · Moon -5°
Apr 2044
12
Full Moon
Below horizon10:39 local · Tue, Tue 12 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 2044
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -14°