Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 March 2105 · 00:37 local in London
2105-03-09 00:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:37 local time in London on 9 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
9 Mar
2105
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 00:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:10
Next moonset
10:19
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2105
16
New Moon
Not visible08:06 local · Mon, Mon 16 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 2105
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:53 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon 18°
Mar 2105
30
Full Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon -42°
Apr 2105
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Tue, Tue 7 Apr · Moon -58°