Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 July 1972 · 04:26 local in London
1972-07-04 03:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:26 local time in London on 4 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jul
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
Above the horizon (38°) 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 04:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
14:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1972
10
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jul · Moon 4°
Jul 1972
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:46 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jul · Moon -46°
Jul 1972
26
Full Moon
Below horizon08:24 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jul · Moon -27°
Aug 1972
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:02 local · Wed, Wed 2 Aug · Moon 47°