Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 March 2048 · 10:45 local in London
2048-03-07 10:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:45 local time in London on 7 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
2048
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 10:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:58
Next moonset
10:45
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2048
14
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Sat, Sat 14 Mar · Moon 31°
Mar 2048
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:04 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon 52°
Mar 2048
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:04 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon 23°
Apr 2048
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:10 local · Sun, Sun 5 Apr · Moon -60°