Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 May 1972 · 13:26 local in London
1972-05-06 12:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:26 local time in London on 6 May. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
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 13:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
13:12
Next events
Calendar →May 1972
13
New Moon
Not visible05:08 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon 2°
May 1972
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:17 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon -3°
May 1972
28
Full Moon
Below horizon05:28 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon -8°
Jun 1972
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:22 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon -26°