Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 March 2139 · 15:37 local in London
2139-03-23 15:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:37 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
2139
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 15:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
10:25
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2139
30
New Moon
Not visible08:41 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon 21°
Apr 2139
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Mon, Mon 6 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2139
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:43 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 2139
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:20 local · Wed, Wed 22 Apr · Moon -7°