Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 November 1977 · 03:59 local in London
1977-11-04 03:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:59 local time in London on 4 November. 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
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 (44°) 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 03:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
13:15
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1977
11
New Moon
Not visible07:09 local · Fri, Fri 11 Nov · Moon 0°
Nov 1977
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:53 local · Thu, Thu 17 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 1977
25
Full Moon
Above horizon17:32 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 1977
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:16 local · Sat, Sat 3 Dec · Moon -20°