Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 March 2066 · 19:25 local in London
2066-03-18 19:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:25 local time in London on 18 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Mar
2066
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 19:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:45
Next moonset
10:26
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2066
25
New Moon
Not visible22:14 local · Thu, Thu 25 Mar · Moon -28°
Apr 2066
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:09 local · Sat, Sat 3 Apr · Moon 26°
Apr 2066
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:03 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon -46°
Apr 2066
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:23 local · Sat, Sat 17 Apr · Moon 2°