Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 25 July 1970 · 12:00 local in London
1970-07-25 11:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:00 local time in London on 25 July. 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Jul
1970
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 (18°) 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 12:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:25
Next moonset
14:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1970
2
New Moon
Not visible06:58 local · Sun, Sun 2 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 1970
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Mon, Mon 10 Aug · Moon -43°
Aug 1970
17
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 1970
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:35 local · Sun, Sun 23 Aug · Moon -4°