Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 July 1976 · 07:30 local in London
1976-07-19 06:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:30 local time in London on 19 July. 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jul
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 (48°) 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 07:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:09
Next moonset
14:03
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1976
27
New Moon
Not visible02:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jul · Moon -21°
Aug 1976
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Mon, Mon 2 Aug · Moon 2°
Aug 1976
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:44 local · Tue, Tue 10 Aug · Moon 27°
Aug 1976
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:13 local · Wed, Wed 18 Aug · Moon 17°