Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 March 1975 · 20:20 local in London
1975-03-04 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 4 March. 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:15
Next moonset
10:30
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1975
12
New Moon
Not visible23:48 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 1975
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 20 Mar · Moon 51°
Mar 1975
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:36 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -42°
Apr 1975
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon -18°