Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 June 1974 · 02:45 local in London
1974-06-13 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:45 local time in London on 13 June. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jun
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 (17°) 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 02:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:06
Next moonset
13:34
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1974
20
New Moon
Not visible05:56 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 7°
Jun 1974
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:20 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jun · Moon 28°
Jul 1974
4
Full Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1974
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jul · Moon -20°