Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 February 2002 · 13:33 local in London
2002-02-04 13:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:33 local time in London on 4 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Feb
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
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 13:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:46
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible07:41 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 2002
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 2002
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:17 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon -15°
Mar 2002
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon -5°