Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 March 2077 · 16:56 local in London
2077-03-17 16:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:56 local time in London on 17 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
17 Mar
2077
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 16:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:57
Next moonset
10:18
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2077
24
New Moon
Not visible08:24 local · Wed, Wed 24 Mar · Moon 17°
Mar 2077
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon -12°
Apr 2077
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:06 local · Thu, Thu 8 Apr · Moon -41°
Apr 2077
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:50 local · Fri, Fri 16 Apr · Moon 1°