Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 March 2158 · 05:24 local in London
2158-03-23 05:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:24 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
2158
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 (11°) 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 05:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:16
Next moonset
09:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2158
30
New Moon
Not visible09:12 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon 26°
Apr 2158
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:52 local · Wed, Wed 5 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2158
13
Full Moon
Below horizon18:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 2158
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Fri, Fri 21 Apr · Moon -44°