Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 October 2002 · 05:28 local in London
2002-10-29 05:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:28 local time in London on 29 October. 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Oct
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 (60°) 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 05:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:52
Next moonset
14:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2002
4
New Moon
Not visible20:34 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -36°
Nov 2002
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Mon, Mon 11 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 2002
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon 50°
Nov 2002
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:46 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon -17°