Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 December 1998 · 17:54 local in London
1998-12-10 17:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:54 local time in London on 10 December. 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
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 17:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
12:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1998
18
New Moon
Not visible22:43 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 1998
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 1999
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:50 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 1999
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:22 local · Sat, Sat 9 Jan · Moon -24°