Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 August 2002 · 11:22 local in London
2002-08-01 10:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:22 local time in London on 1 August. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Aug
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 (22°) 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 11:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:01
Next moonset
13:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2002
8
New Moon
Not visible20:15 local · Thu, Thu 8 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 2002
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon -28°
Aug 2002
22
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2002
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 41°