Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 March 2157 · 10:10 local in London
2157-03-04 10:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:10 local time in London on 4 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
4 Mar
2157
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 10:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:26
Next moonset
10:04
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2157
11
New Moon
Not visible06:42 local · Fri, Fri 11 Mar · Moon 4°
Mar 2157
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:19 local · Thu, Thu 17 Mar · Moon 28°
Mar 2157
26
Full Moon
Above horizon00:52 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon 31°
Apr 2157
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:32 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon -27°