Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 March 2169 · 11:48 local in London
2169-03-20 11:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:48 local time in London on 20 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
2169
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 11:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:52
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2169
28
New Moon
Not visible16:25 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon 23°
Apr 2169
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:38 local · Tue, Tue 4 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 2169
11
Full Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon -22°
Apr 2169
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:59 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon 14°