Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 March 2049 · 15:10 local in London
2049-03-26 15:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:10 local time in London on 26 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Mar
2049
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 15:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:27
Next moonset
11:11
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2049
2
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Fri, Fri 2 Apr · Moon 47°
Apr 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:27 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon -18°
Apr 2049
18
Full Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 24 Apr · Moon -39°