Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 December 2002 · 00:31 local in London
2002-12-27 00:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:31 local time in London on 27 December. 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
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 (5°) 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 00:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2003
2
New Moon
Not visible20:23 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2003
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:15 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 2003
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:48 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon -12°
Jan 2003
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:33 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jan · Moon 18°