Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 January 1975 · 19:04 local in London
1975-01-04 19:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:04 local time in London on 4 January. 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jan
1975
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 19:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:56
Next moonset
11:16
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1975
12
New Moon
Not visible10:20 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jan · Moon 16°
Jan 1975
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:15 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jan · Moon 41°
Jan 1975
27
Full Moon
Below horizon15:10 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon -14°
Feb 1975
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:23 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 19°