Moon's Last Quarter Phase Visible on March 10, 2026
On March 10, 2026, the Moon will be in its Last Quarter phase, with approximately 52% illumination, rising around 1:50 AM and setting at 10:52 AM in Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Moon will be in its Last Quarter phase, with approximately 52% of its surface illuminated. In Washington, D.C., the Moon is expected to rise at 1:50 AM and set at 10:52 AM, providing a viewing window of about nine hours.
The Last Quarter phase occurs when the Moon has completed approximately 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 lunar cycle, which includes eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
During the Last Quarter phase, the Moon rises after midnight and sets in the late morning. Observers can see the illuminated portion of the Moon decrease each night until it reaches the New Moon phase.
The next Full Moon is anticipated on April 1, 2026, continuing the regular progression of lunar phases.