Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 March 2069 · 03:31 local in London
2069-03-16 03:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:31 local time in London on 16 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Mar
2069
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 (10°) 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 03:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:38
Next moonset
10:32
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2069
23
New Moon
Not visible01:13 local · Sat, Sat 23 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 2069
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:35 local · Fri, Fri 29 Mar · Moon 56°
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Full Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Sat, Sat 6 Apr · Moon -24°
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14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:21 local · Sun, Sun 14 Apr · Moon -54°