Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 March 2174 · 07:34 local in London
2174-03-26 07:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:34 local time in London on 26 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
26 Mar
2174
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 07:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:41
Next moonset
09:22
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2174
1
New Moon
Not visible23:48 local · Fri, Fri 1 Apr · Moon -31°
Apr 2174
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:42 local · Sat, Sat 9 Apr · Moon 1°
Apr 2174
17
Full Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Sun, Sun 17 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 2174
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:17 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon -45°