Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 March 2143 · 10:22 local in London
2143-03-08 10:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:22 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
2143
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 10:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:31
Next moonset
11:01
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2143
16
New Moon
Not visible14:30 local · Sat, Sat 16 Mar · Moon 31°
Mar 2143
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Sun, Sun 24 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2143
30
Full Moon
Above horizon23:00 local · Sat, Sat 30 Mar · Moon 29°
Apr 2143
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Sun, Sun 7 Apr · Moon 9°