Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 December 1976 · 10:14 local in London
1976-12-14 10:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:14 local time in London on 14 December. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
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 (14°) 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 10:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:39
Next moonset
11:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1976
21
New Moon
Not visible02:08 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon -49°
Dec 1976
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:48 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon -29°
Jan 1977
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -21°
Jan 1977
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -41°