Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 March 2070 · 02:11 local in London
2070-03-05 02:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:11 local time in London on 5 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Mar
2070
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 (3°) 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 02:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:33
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2070
12
New Moon
Not visible15:52 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon 19°
Mar 2070
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2070
26
Full Moon
Below horizon17:31 local · Wed, Wed 26 Mar · Moon -9°
Apr 2070
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:23 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon -39°