Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 March 2097 · 02:47 local in London
2097-03-06 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:47 local time in London on 6 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
2097
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 (2°) 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 02:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:31
Next moonset
09:43
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2097
13
New Moon
Not visible21:57 local · Wed, Wed 13 Mar · Moon -37°
Mar 2097
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Wed, Wed 20 Mar · Moon 62°
Mar 2097
27
Full Moon
Above horizon21:28 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon 27°
Apr 2097
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:50 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon -34°