Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 March 2127 · 14:42 local in London
2127-03-05 14:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:42 local time in London on 5 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Mar
2127
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 14:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:07
Next moonset
11:11
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2127
13
New Moon
Not visible01:14 local · Thu, Thu 13 Mar · Moon -39°
Mar 2127
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:58 local · Fri, Fri 21 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2127
28
Full Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Fri, Fri 28 Mar · Moon -25°
Apr 2127
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:26 local · Fri, Fri 4 Apr · Moon -21°