Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 June 2002 · 01:05 local in London
2002-06-03 00:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:05 local time in London on 3 June. 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
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 01:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:20
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2002
11
New Moon
Not visible00:47 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 2002
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:29 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 1°
Jun 2002
24
Full Moon
Above horizon22:42 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jun · Moon 7°
Jul 2002
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jul · Moon -38°