Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 March 1998 · 07:38 local in London
1998-03-21 07:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:38 local time in London on 21 March. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
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
Above the horizon (16°) 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 07:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:28
Next moonset
10:33
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1998
28
New Moon
Not visible03:14 local · Sat, Sat 28 Mar · Moon -25°
Apr 1998
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:19 local · Fri, Fri 3 Apr · Moon 48°
Apr 1998
11
Full Moon
Above horizon23:24 local · Sat, Sat 11 Apr · Moon 28°
Apr 1998
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:53 local · Sun, Sun 19 Apr · Moon -51°