Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 31 October 1999 · 12:04 local in London
1999-10-31 12:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:04 local time in London on 31 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Oct
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
Above the horizon (13°) 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 12:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
13:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1999
8
New Moon
Not visible03:53 local · Mon, Mon 8 Nov · Moon -27°
Nov 1999
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Tue, Tue 16 Nov · Moon -40°
Nov 1999
23
Full Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 23 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 1999
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:19 local · Mon, Mon 29 Nov · Moon 1°