Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 September 1976 · 18:20 local in London
1976-09-16 17:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:20 local time in London on 16 September. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
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 18:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
15:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1976
23
New Moon
Not visible20:55 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 1976
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 1976
8
Full Moon
Above horizon05:56 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1976
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:59 local · Sat, Sat 16 Oct · Moon 39°