Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 March 2171 · 14:25 local in London
2171-03-28 14:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:25 local time in London on 28 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2171
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 14:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:20
Next moonset
10:22
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2171
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New Moon
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Apr 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:29 local · Sat, Sat 13 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2171
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon -25°
Apr 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon -8°