Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 March 2072 · 15:18 local in London
2072-03-11 15:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:18 local time in London on 11 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Mar
2072
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 15:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:05
Next moonset
11:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2072
19
New Moon
Not visible20:22 local · Sat, Sat 19 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2072
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:43 local · Sun, Sun 27 Mar · Moon -7°
Apr 2072
3
Full Moon
Above horizon02:25 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 2072
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:53 local · Sun, Sun 10 Apr · Moon 12°