Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 31 August 2002 · 03:31 local in London
2002-08-31 02:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:31 local time in London on 31 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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 (41°) 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 03:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2002
7
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 14°
Sept 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon14:59 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -38°
Sept 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -13°