Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 March 1974 · 19:15 local in London
1974-03-15 19:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:15 local time in London on 15 March. 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
10:28
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1974
23
New Moon
Not visible22:24 local · Sat, Sat 23 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 1974
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:44 local · Sun, Sun 31 Mar · Moon 3°
Apr 1974
6
Full Moon
Above horizon22:00 local · Sat, Sat 6 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:58 local · Sun, Sun 14 Apr · Moon -40°