Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 June 1978 · 12:44 local in London
1978-06-27 11:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:44 local time in London on 27 June. 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jun
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
Above the horizon (3°) 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 12:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:05
Next moonset
13:09
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1978
5
New Moon
Not visible10:51 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jul · Moon 47°
Jul 1978
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 1978
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:05 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 1978
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:31 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jul · Moon -5°