Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 March 1976 · 19:55 local in London
1976-03-22 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 22 March. 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
12:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1976
30
New Moon
Not visible18:08 local · Tue, Tue 30 Mar · Moon 12°
Apr 1976
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Wed, Wed 7 Apr · Moon 54°
Apr 1976
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 1976
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:14 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 21°