Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 May 1976 · 22:22 local in London
1976-05-20 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:22 local time in London on 20 May. 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
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 22:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:45
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →May 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible02:47 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon -16°
Jun 1976
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1976
12
Full Moon
Below horizon05:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon -1°
Jun 1976
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:16 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon -10°