Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 31 July 1975 · 09:49 local in London
1975-07-31 08:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:49 local time in London on 31 July. 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Jul
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 (38°) 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 09:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1975
7
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Thu, Thu 7 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 1975
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 Aug · Moon -39°
Aug 1975
21
Full Moon
Above horizon20:48 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 1975
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:20 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 11°