Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 July 1978 · 23:31 local in London
1978-07-26 22:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:31 local time in London on 26 July. 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jul
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 23:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
14:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1978
4
New Moon
Not visible02:01 local · Fri, Fri 4 Aug · Moon -24°
Aug 1978
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:07 local · Fri, Fri 11 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 1978
18
Full Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Aug · Moon -44°
Aug 1978
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:18 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon 7°