Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 October 1998 · 12:11 local in London
1998-10-12 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 12 October. 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
12 Oct
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 (21°) 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 12:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:45
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1998
20
New Moon
Not visible11:10 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 27°
Oct 1998
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Oct · Moon -16°
Nov 1998
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:18 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1998
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:28 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon 14°