Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 March 2138 · 14:50 local in London
2138-03-04 14:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:50 local time in London on 4 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2138
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 14:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:19
Next moonset
09:54
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2138
11
New Moon
Not visible06:21 local · Tue, Tue 11 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 2138
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 18 Mar · Moon 21°
Mar 2138
26
Full Moon
Below horizon16:09 local · Wed, Wed 26 Mar · Moon -21°
Apr 2138
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Apr · Moon -34°