Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 May 1977 · 05:08 local in London
1977-05-10 04:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:08 local time in London on 10 May. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 May
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
Above the horizon (22°) 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 05:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:29
Next moonset
12:36
Next events
Calendar →May 1977
18
New Moon
Not visible03:52 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon -12°
May 1977
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Thu, Thu 26 May · Moon -23°
Jun 1977
1
Full Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 1977
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:07 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jun · Moon -29°