Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 March 2175 · 18:01 local in London
2175-03-15 18:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:01 local time in London on 15 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
-67°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
2175
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 18:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:17
Next moonset
09:50
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2175
22
New Moon
Not visible15:06 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon 27°
Mar 2175
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:18 local · Wed, Wed 29 Mar · Moon -10°
Apr 2175
6
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Thu, Thu 6 Apr · Moon -28°
Apr 2175
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:20 local · Fri, Fri 14 Apr · Moon 12°