Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 February 1998 · 15:27 local in London
1998-02-19 15:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:27 local time in London on 19 February. 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Feb
1998
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 15:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:48
Next moonset
11:10
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1998
26
New Moon
Not visible17:26 local · Thu, Thu 26 Feb · Moon 0°
Mar 1998
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:41 local · Thu, Thu 5 Mar · Moon -14°
Mar 1998
13
Full Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon 17°
Mar 1998
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:38 local · Sat, Sat 21 Mar · Moon 16°