Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 July 1998 · 16:14 local in London
1998-07-16 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:14 local time in London on 16 July. 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
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 16:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
14:32
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1998
23
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jul · Moon 50°
Jul 1998
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -6°
Aug 1998
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:10 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon 17°
Aug 1998
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:49 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon -21°