Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 September 1972 · 20:16 local in London
1972-09-29 19:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:16 local time in London on 29 September. 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
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 20:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1972
7
New Moon
Not visible09:08 local · Sat, Sat 7 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1972
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:55 local · Sun, Sun 15 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 1972
22
Full Moon
Below horizon14:25 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 1972
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Sun, Sun 29 Oct · Moon 52°