Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 April 1972 · 00:45 local in London
1972-04-06 23:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:45 local time in London on 7 April. 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
1972
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 00:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:32
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1972
13
New Moon
Not visible21:31 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1972
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:45 local · Thu, Thu 20 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 1972
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon -56°
May 1972
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sat, Sat 6 May · Moon -14°