Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 March 2080 · 11:12 local in London
2080-03-13 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:12 local time in London on 13 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
2080
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 11:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:32
Next moonset
09:58
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2080
21
New Moon
Not visible12:06 local · Thu, Thu 21 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 2080
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:32 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon 43°
Apr 2080
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:24 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 2080
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:50 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 11°