Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 March 2071 · 17:32 local in London
2071-03-23 17:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:32 local time in London on 23 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
2071
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 17:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:01
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2071
31
New Moon
Not visible16:03 local · Tue, Tue 31 Mar · Moon 29°
Apr 2071
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:17 local · Tue, Tue 7 Apr · Moon 23°
Apr 2071
14
Full Moon
Below horizon14:56 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon -41°
Apr 2071
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:53 local · Wed, Wed 22 Apr · Moon -18°