Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 September 1974 · 13:01 local in London
1974-09-09 12:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:01 local time in London on 9 September. 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
9 Sep
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 13:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1974
16
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 1974
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:08 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -57°
Oct 1974
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1974
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:46 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon -15°