Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 March 2108 · 15:53 local in London
2108-03-04 15:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:53 local time in London on 4 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2108
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 15:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:03
Next moonset
11:04
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2108
12
New Moon
Not visible17:21 local · Mon, Mon 12 Mar · Moon 5°
Mar 2108
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:28 local · Tue, Tue 20 Mar · Moon 51°
Mar 2108
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon -20°
Apr 2108
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 20°