Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 April 1975 · 13:25 local in London
1975-04-03 12:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:25 local time in London on 3 April. 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
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 13:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:16
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1975
11
New Moon
Not visible17:39 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1975
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:41 local · Sat, Sat 19 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 1975
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:55 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon 5°
May 1975
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Sat, Sat 3 May · Moon 25°