Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 January 2002 · 03:55 local in London
2002-01-06 03:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:55 local time in London on 6 January. 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jan
2002
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 (30°) 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 03:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
12:01
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2002
13
New Moon
Not visible13:29 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2002
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 46°
Jan 2002
28
Full Moon
Above horizon22:51 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jan · Moon 55°
Feb 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon -25°