Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 March 2096 · 06:18 local in London
2096-03-17 06:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:18 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
2096
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 (12°) 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 06:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:24
Next moonset
09:44
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2096
24
New Moon
Not visible08:55 local · Sat, Sat 24 Mar · Moon 21°
Mar 2096
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:21 local · Sat, Sat 31 Mar · Moon 18°
Apr 2096
7
Full Moon
Below horizon19:18 local · Sat, Sat 7 Apr · Moon -2°
Apr 2096
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:10 local · Sun, Sun 15 Apr · Moon -40°