Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 August 1998 · 20:49 local in London
1998-08-14 19:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:49 local time in London on 14 August. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
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 20:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1998
22
New Moon
Not visible03:03 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 1998
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon -54°
Sept 1998
6
Full Moon
Below horizon12:21 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 1998
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:58 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 33°