Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 March 2162 · 05:11 local in London
2162-03-08 05:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:11 local time in London on 8 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
2162
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 (16°) 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 05:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:41
Next moonset
10:24
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2162
15
New Moon
Not visible21:39 local · Mon, Mon 15 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 2162
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:32 local · Wed, Wed 24 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2162
31
Full Moon
Above horizon00:29 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon 30°
Apr 2162
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:53 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon -47°