Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 July 1988 · 12:36 local in London
1988-07-06 11:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:36 local time in London on 6 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jul
1988
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 (8°) 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 12:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:18
Next moonset
13:34
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1988
13
New Moon
Not visible22:53 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jul · Moon -8°
Jul 1988
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:14 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jul · Moon -35°
Jul 1988
29
Full Moon
Above horizon04:25 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jul · Moon 4°
Aug 1988
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:22 local · Thu, Thu 4 Aug · Moon -18°