Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 April 1974 · 15:58 local in London
1974-04-14 14:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:58 local time in London on 14 April. 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
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 15:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:05
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1974
22
New Moon
Not visible11:17 local · Mon, Mon 22 Apr · Moon 49°
Apr 1974
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Mon, Mon 29 Apr · Moon -22°
May 1974
6
Full Moon
Below horizon09:55 local · Mon, Mon 6 May · Moon -43°
May 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:29 local · Tue, Tue 14 May · Moon 15°