Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 October 1973 · 23:33 local in London
1973-10-18 22:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:33 local time in London on 18 October. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Oct
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 (2°) 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 23:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:37
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1973
26
New Moon
Not visible04:17 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon -35°
Nov 1973
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:30 local · Sat, Sat 3 Nov · Moon -53°
Nov 1973
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:27 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 1973
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:35 local · Sat, Sat 17 Nov · Moon 46°