Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 March 2121 · 07:29 local in London
2121-03-12 07:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:29 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
2121
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 07:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:22
Next moonset
09:31
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2121
18
New Moon
Not visible23:24 local · Tue, Tue 18 Mar · Moon -35°
Mar 2121
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:30 local · Tue, Tue 25 Mar · Moon 34°
Apr 2121
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 2121
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:17 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon -59°