Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 March 2102 · 05:48 local in London
2102-03-12 05:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:48 local time in London on 12 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
2102
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 (11°) 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 05:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:32
Next moonset
09:31
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2102
19
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Sun, Sun 19 Mar · Moon -34°
Mar 2102
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:16 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon 62°
Apr 2102
3
Full Moon
Below horizon15:40 local · Mon, Mon 3 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 2102
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 Apr · Moon -20°