Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 March 2112 · 08:42 local in London
2112-03-21 08:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:42 local time in London on 21 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
2112
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 (9°) 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 08:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:51
Next moonset
10:12
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2112
28
New Moon
Not visible00:58 local · Mon, Mon 28 Mar · Moon -40°
Apr 2112
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:22 local · Mon, Mon 4 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2112
12
Full Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Tue, Tue 12 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2112
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:58 local · Tue, Tue 19 Apr · Moon -56°