Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 April 1976 · 08:14 local in London
1976-04-21 07:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:14 local time in London on 21 April. 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
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 (21°) 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 08:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:52
Next moonset
12:03
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible11:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon 48°
May 1976
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Fri, Fri 7 May · Moon -27°
May 1976
13
Full Moon
Above horizon21:04 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon 3°
May 1976
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:22 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -30°