Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 March 2156 · 23:16 local in London
2156-03-14 23:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:16 local time in London on 14 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
2156
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 23:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
09:36
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2156
21
New Moon
Not visible14:37 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 30°
Mar 2156
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:28 local · Sun, Sun 28 Mar · Moon 62°
Apr 2156
6
Full Moon
Above horizon00:39 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon 28°
Apr 2156
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:07 local · Tue, Tue 13 Apr · Moon 12°