Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 March 2128 · 18:08 local in London
2128-03-23 18:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:08 local time in London on 23 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
2128
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 18:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:06
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2128
30
New Moon
Not visible22:26 local · Tue, Tue 30 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 2128
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:24 local · Wed, Wed 7 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2128
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:16 local · Thu, Thu 15 Apr · Moon -34°
Apr 2128
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:45 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon -8°