Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 July 2002 · 18:19 local in London
2002-07-02 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 2 July. 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jul
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 18:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:10
Next moonset
13:55
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2002
10
New Moon
Not visible11:26 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 57°
Jul 2002
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jul · Moon -42°
Jul 2002
24
Full Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jul · Moon -46°
Aug 2002
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:22 local · Thu, Thu 1 Aug · Moon 22°