Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 April 1978 · 22:02 local in London
1978-04-29 21:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:02 local time in London on 29 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
1978
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 22:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:31
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →May 1978
7
New Moon
Not visible05:47 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon -1°
May 1978
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -26°
May 1978
22
Full Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon -52°
May 1978
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Mon, Mon 29 May · Moon 22°