Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 31 March 2122 · 07:09 local in London
2122-03-31 06:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:09 local time in London on 31 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Mar
2122
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 (15°) 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 07:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:50
Next moonset
11:12
Next events
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Apr 2122
21
Full Moon
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Apr 2122
29
Last Quarter Moon
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