Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 May 1999 · 18:29 local in London
1999-05-08 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 8 May. 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 May
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 18:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
12:43
Next events
Calendar →May 1999
15
New Moon
Not visible13:05 local · Sat, Sat 15 May · Moon 52°
May 1999
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:34 local · Sat, Sat 22 May · Moon -26°
May 1999
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:40 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -20°
Jun 1999
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:20 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jun · Moon 25°