Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 January 1977 · 19:55 local in London
1977-01-12 19:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 12 January. 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
1977
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 19:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:57
Next moonset
11:24
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1977
19
New Moon
Not visible14:11 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 1977
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:12 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 1977
4
Full Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Fri, Fri 4 Feb · Moon 29°
Feb 1977
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:07 local · Fri, Fri 11 Feb · Moon 17°