Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 December 1988 · 06:50 local in London
1988-12-01 06:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:50 local time in London on 1 December. 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
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 (45°) 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 06:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:10
Next moonset
12:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1988
9
New Moon
Not visible05:36 local · Fri, Fri 9 Dec · Moon -24°
Dec 1988
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon -40°
Dec 1988
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:29 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon 25°
Dec 1988
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon 30°