Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 25 February 1973 · 03:10 local in London
1973-02-25 03:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:10 local time in London on 25 February. 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Feb
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 (5°) 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 03:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:11
Next moonset
09:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1973
5
New Moon
Not visible00:08 local · Mon, Mon 5 Mar · Moon -41°
Mar 1973
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Sun, Sun 11 Mar · Moon 43°
Mar 1973
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:34 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 1973
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:46 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon -22°