Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 September 1998 · 02:58 local in London
1998-09-13 01:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:58 local time in London on 13 September. 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
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 (33°) 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 02:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:57
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1998
20
New Moon
Not visible18:02 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1998
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon 7°
Oct 1998
5
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Mon, Mon 5 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 1998
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:11 local · Mon, Mon 12 Oct · Moon 21°