Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 March 2059 · 08:47 local in London
2059-03-07 08:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:47 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
2059
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 (5°) 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 08:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:14
Next moonset
09:44
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2059
14
New Moon
Not visible00:05 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -46°
Mar 2059
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:30 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 2059
29
Full Moon
Above horizon03:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon 21°
Apr 2059
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon -64°