Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 March 2101 · 08:44 local in London
2101-03-22 08:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:44 local time in London on 22 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
2101
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 (3°) 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 08:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:31
Next moonset
09:23
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2101
29
New Moon
Not visible18:31 local · Tue, Tue 29 Mar · Moon 9°
Apr 2101
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:00 local · Wed, Wed 6 Apr · Moon 49°
Apr 2101
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon 18°
Apr 2101
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:32 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -55°