Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 July 1974 · 16:28 local in London
1974-07-12 15:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:28 local time in London on 12 July. 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jul
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 16:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1974
19
New Moon
Not visible13:06 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jul · Moon 56°
Jul 1974
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:51 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -48°
Aug 1974
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon 7°
Aug 1974
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:46 local · Sun, Sun 11 Aug · Moon 42°