Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 March 2046 · 07:57 local in London
2046-03-29 06:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:57 local time in London on 29 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
29 Mar
2046
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 (11°) 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 07:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:11
Next moonset
10:47
Next events
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -9°
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