Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 July 1971 · 06:47 local in London
1971-07-15 05:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:47 local time in London on 15 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jul
1971
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 (51°) 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 06:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:50
Next moonset
14:17
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1971
22
New Moon
Not visible10:15 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jul · Moon 45°
Jul 1971
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jul · Moon -20°
Aug 1971
6
Full Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Fri, Fri 6 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 1971
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:55 local · Fri, Fri 13 Aug · Moon 24°