Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 August 1975 · 00:20 local in London
1975-08-29 23:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:20 local time in London on 30 August. 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Aug
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 (11°) 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 00:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
15:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1975
5
New Moon
Not visible20:19 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 1975
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 1975
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1975
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:46 local · Sun, Sun 28 Sept · Moon 16°