Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 March 2063 · 20:16 local in London
2063-03-21 20:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:16 local time in London on 21 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
2063
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 20:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:14
Next moonset
09:49
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2063
30
New Moon
Not visible01:49 local · Fri, Fri 30 Mar · Moon -32°
Apr 2063
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:18 local · Fri, Fri 6 Apr · Moon -3°
Apr 2063
13
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Fri, Fri 13 Apr · Moon 17°
Apr 2063
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -40°