Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 March 2150 · 08:50 local in London
2150-03-21 08:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:50 local time in London on 21 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
2150
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 (7°) 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 08:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:54
Next moonset
10:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2150
28
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Sat, Sat 28 Mar · Moon -39°
Apr 2150
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Sat, Sat 4 Apr · Moon 57°
Apr 2150
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Sun, Sun 12 Apr · Moon 34°
Apr 2150
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:51 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon 9°