Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 September 2002 · 18:03 local in London
2002-09-29 17:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:03 local time in London on 29 September. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
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 18:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:39
Next moonset
16:09
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2002
6
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:33 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -63°
Oct 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon08:20 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon -8°
Oct 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon 60°