Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 August 1988 · 19:22 local in London
1988-08-04 18:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:22 local time in London on 4 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
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
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 19:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
15:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1988
12
New Moon
Not visible13:31 local · Fri, Fri 12 Aug · Moon 55°
Aug 1988
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon 9°
Aug 1988
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon -47°
Sept 1988
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:50 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 57°