Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 March 2055 · 03:18 local in London
2055-03-20 03:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:18 local time in London on 20 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
2055
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 (9°) 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 03:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
10:35
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2055
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New Moon
Not visible08:01 local · Sun, Sun 28 Mar · Moon 6°
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Full Moon
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18
Last Quarter Moon
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