Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 July 1979 · 11:59 local in London
1979-07-16 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:59 local time in London on 16 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
1979
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 (13°) 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 11:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
13:29
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1979
24
New Moon
Not visible02:41 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 1979
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Wed, Wed 1 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 1979
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:21 local · Wed, Wed 8 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 1979
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:02 local · Tue, Tue 14 Aug · Moon -24°