Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 February 1976 · 08:16 local in London
1976-02-22 08:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:16 local time in London on 22 February. 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
1976
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 (12°) 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 08:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
10:17
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible23:25 local · Sun, Sun 29 Feb · Moon -41°
Mar 1976
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:38 local · Tue, Tue 9 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 1976
16
Full Moon
Above horizon02:53 local · Tue, Tue 16 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 1976
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Mon, Mon 22 Mar · Moon -57°