Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 September 1975 · 12:46 local in London
1975-09-28 11:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:46 local time in London on 28 September. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
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 (16°) 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 12:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
14:45
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1975
5
New Moon
Not visible04:23 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon -28°
Oct 1975
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:15 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 1975
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:06 local · Mon, Mon 20 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 1975
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:07 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -5°