Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 December 1988 · 04:57 local in London
1988-12-31 04:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:57 local time in London on 31 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 (30°) 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 04:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:23
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1989
7
New Moon
Not visible19:22 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 1989
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:58 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 1989
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 1989
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:02 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 3°