Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 May 2002 · 08:16 local in London
2002-05-04 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:16 local time in London on 4 May. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 May
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 (16°) 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 08:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:36
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →May 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible11:45 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 51°
May 2002
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon 51°
May 2002
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -59°
Jun 2002
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:05 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon -11°