Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 April 2002 · 16:29 local in London
2002-04-04 15:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:29 local time in London on 4 April. 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
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 16:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:58
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible20:21 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2002
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:48 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2002
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon 16°
May 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:16 local · Sat, Sat 4 May · Moon 16°