Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 August 1978 · 13:18 local in London
1978-08-25 12:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:18 local time in London on 25 August. 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
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 (7°) 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 13:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1978
2
New Moon
Not visible17:09 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 1978
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon -45°
Sept 1978
16
Full Moon
Above horizon20:01 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 1978
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:08 local · Sun, Sun 24 Sept · Moon 55°