Moon Phase on March 9, 2026: Last Quarter with 60% Illumination
On March 9, 2026, the Moon will be in its Last Quarter phase, with approximately 60% illumination, rising around midnight and setting in the late morning.
On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Moon will be in its Last Quarter phase, with approximately 60% of its surface illuminated. In Los Angeles, California, the Moon is expected to rise at 12:25 AM and set at 10:17 AM, providing nearly ten hours of visibility.
The Last Quarter phase occurs when the Moon has completed about three-quarters of its orbit around Earth, resulting in half of the Moon's surface being illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase is part of the Moon's 29.5-day cycle, which includes New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter phases.
The next New Moon is scheduled for March 19, 2026, followed by the First Quarter on March 25, and the subsequent Full Moon on April 1.