Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 February 1975 · 06:23 local in London
1975-02-03 06:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:23 local time in London on 3 February. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Feb
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
Above the horizon (19°) 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 06:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1975
11
New Moon
Not visible05:17 local · Tue, Tue 11 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 1975
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Wed, Wed 19 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 1975
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Wed, Wed 26 Feb · Moon 40°
Mar 1975
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:20 local · Tue, Tue 4 Mar · Moon -50°