Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 March 2053 · 10:21 local in London
2053-03-12 10:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 12 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
2053
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 (1°) 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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:14
Next moonset
10:29
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2053
20
New Moon
Not visible07:11 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 9°
Mar 2053
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:50 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -19°
Apr 2053
3
Full Moon
Below horizon07:23 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon -6°
Apr 2053
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon 21°