Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 June 1998 · 11:38 local in London
1998-06-17 10:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:38 local time in London on 17 June. 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
17 Jun
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 (10°) 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 11:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
12:53
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1998
24
New Moon
Not visible04:50 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jun · Moon -4°
Jul 1998
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:43 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 1998
9
Full Moon
Below horizon17:01 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jul · Moon -34°
Jul 1998
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -24°