Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 January 1973 · 06:05 local in London
1973-01-26 06:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:05 local time in London on 26 January. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jan
1973
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 (19°) 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 06:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:21
Next moonset
10:12
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1973
3
New Moon
Not visible09:23 local · Sat, Sat 3 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 1973
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:05 local · Sat, Sat 10 Feb · Moon 37°
Feb 1973
17
Full Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Sat, Sat 17 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 1973
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:10 local · Sun, Sun 25 Feb · Moon 5°