Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 May 1975 · 06:44 local in London
1975-05-03 05:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:44 local time in London on 3 May. 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
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 (25°) 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 06:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:33
Next moonset
12:21
Next events
Calendar →May 1975
11
New Moon
Not visible08:05 local · Sun, Sun 11 May · Moon 25°
May 1975
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:29 local · Sun, Sun 18 May · Moon -9°
May 1975
25
Full Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Sun, Sun 25 May · Moon -15°
Jun 1975
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:23 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jun · Moon -9°