Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 March 2142 · 10:40 local in London
2142-03-19 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:40 local time in London on 19 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Mar
2142
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 10:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2142
27
New Moon
Not visible12:06 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon 43°
Apr 2142
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:21 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 25°
Apr 2142
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:10 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 2142
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:28 local · Wed, Wed 18 Apr · Moon 21°