Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 October 1978 · 01:34 local in London
1978-10-24 00:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:34 local time in London on 24 October. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
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 (17°) 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 01:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1978
31
New Moon
Not visible20:07 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon -30°
Nov 1978
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:18 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 1978
14
Full Moon
Above horizon20:00 local · Tue, Tue 14 Nov · Moon 30°
Nov 1978
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -15°