Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 March 2131 · 02:32 local in London
2131-03-22 02:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:32 local time in London on 22 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
2131
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 (2°) 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 02:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:06
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2131
29
New Moon
Not visible01:23 local · Thu, Thu 29 Mar · Moon -40°
Apr 2131
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:17 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon 53°
Apr 2131
12
Full Moon
Below horizon16:40 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -53°