Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 19 June 1976 · 14:16 local in London
1976-06-19 13:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:16 local time in London on 19 June. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jun
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 14:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:54
Next moonset
14:10
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1976
27
New Moon
Not visible15:50 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jun · Moon 43°
Jul 1976
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jul · Moon 30°
Jul 1976
11
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jul · Moon -54°
Jul 1976
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:30 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jul · Moon 48°