Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 February 1999 · 11:58 local in London
1999-02-08 11:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:58 local time in London on 8 February. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Feb
1999
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 11:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1999
16
New Moon
Not visible06:39 local · Tue, Tue 16 Feb · Moon -7°
Feb 1999
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:43 local · Tue, Tue 23 Feb · Moon -10°
Mar 1999
2
Full Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Tue, Tue 2 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 1999
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:40 local · Wed, Wed 10 Mar · Moon 11°