Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 March 1902 · 10:40 local in London
1902-03-02 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:40 local time in London on 2 March. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Mar
1902
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 10:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:19
Next moonset
11:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1902
10
New Moon
Not visible02:50 local · Mon, Mon 10 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 1902
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:13 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon 32°
Mar 1902
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:21 local · Mon, Mon 24 Mar · Moon 20°
Apr 1902
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:24 local · Tue, Tue 1 Apr · Moon 19°