Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 April 1977 · 20:15 local in London
1977-04-10 19:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:15 local time in London on 10 April. 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
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 20:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:51
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1977
18
New Moon
Not visible11:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon 45°
Apr 1977
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:42 local · Tue, Tue 26 Apr · Moon 33°
May 1977
3
Full Moon
Below horizon14:03 local · Tue, Tue 3 May · Moon -51°
May 1977
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:08 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 22°