Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 October 1988 · 17:59 local in London
1988-10-02 16:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:59 local time in London on 2 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
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 17:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:24
Next moonset
16:14
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1988
10
New Moon
Not visible22:49 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon -42°
Oct 1988
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Tue, Tue 18 Oct · Moon -11°
Oct 1988
25
Full Moon
Above horizon04:36 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon 21°
Nov 1988
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:12 local · Tue, Tue 1 Nov · Moon 33°