Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 May 1974 · 10:29 local in London
1974-05-14 09:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:29 local time in London on 14 May. 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 May
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 (15°) 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 10:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:09
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →May 1974
21
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -5°
May 1974
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:03 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon 12°
Jun 1974
4
Full Moon
Above horizon23:10 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jun · Moon 11°
Jun 1974
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:45 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jun · Moon 17°