Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 October 1977 · 10:21 local in London
1977-10-05 09:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 5 October. 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
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 (37°) 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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1977
12
New Moon
Not visible21:31 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 1977
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:46 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 1977
26
Full Moon
Above horizon23:36 local · Wed, Wed 26 Oct · Moon 49°
Nov 1977
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:59 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon 44°