Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 March 2168 · 19:20 local in London
2168-03-01 19:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:20 local time in London on 1 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
2168
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 19:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:00
Next moonset
10:41
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2168
9
New Moon
Not visible18:53 local · Wed, Wed 9 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2168
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Wed, Wed 16 Mar · Moon 59°
Mar 2168
23
Full Moon
Above horizon18:04 local · Wed, Wed 23 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 2168
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:55 local · Thu, Thu 31 Mar · Moon -51°