Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 March 2173 · 05:28 local in London
2173-03-07 05:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:28 local time in London on 7 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
2173
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
Above the horizon (10°) at the exact moment.
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 05:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:49
Next moonset
09:23
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2173
13
New Moon
Not visible22:00 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon -36°
Mar 2173
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:36 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 8°
Mar 2173
29
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon -40°
Apr 2173
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:17 local · Mon, Mon 5 Apr · Moon -22°