Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 January 1974 · 07:04 local in London
1974-01-15 07:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:04 local time in London on 15 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
1974
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 (22°) 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 07:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:55
Next moonset
10:37
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1974
23
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 1974
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jan · Moon -16°
Feb 1974
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:24 local · Wed, Wed 6 Feb · Moon 49°
Feb 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -15°