Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 September 1988 · 04:50 local in London
1988-09-03 03:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:50 local time in London on 3 September. 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
57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
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 (57°) 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 04:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
15:56
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1988
11
New Moon
Not visible05:49 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1988
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:18 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon -54°
Sept 1988
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:07 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon 13°
Oct 1988
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:59 local · Sun, Sun 2 Oct · Moon -10°