Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 November 1973 · 06:35 local in London
1973-11-17 06:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:35 local time in London on 17 November. 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Nov
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 (46°) 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 06:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
12:49
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1973
24
New Moon
Not visible19:55 local · Sat, Sat 24 Nov · Moon -38°
Dec 1973
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:29 local · Mon, Mon 3 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 1973
10
Full Moon
Above horizon01:35 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 1973
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Sun, Sun 16 Dec · Moon -41°