Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 November 1974 · 02:47 local in London
1974-11-07 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:47 local time in London on 7 November. 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
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 (34°) 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 02:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1974
14
New Moon
Not visible00:53 local · Thu, Thu 14 Nov · Moon -56°
Nov 1974
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:40 local · Thu, Thu 21 Nov · Moon 5°
Nov 1974
29
Full Moon
Below horizon15:10 local · Fri, Fri 29 Nov · Moon -5°
Dec 1974
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:10 local · Fri, Fri 6 Dec · Moon 16°