Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 February 2005 · 07:27 local in London
2005-02-02 07:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:27 local time in London on 2 February. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Feb
2005
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 (17°) 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 07:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2005
8
New Moon
Not visible22:28 local · Tue, Tue 8 Feb · Moon -51°
Feb 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:16 local · Wed, Wed 16 Feb · Moon 13°
Feb 2005
24
Full Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon 22°
Mar 2005
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 3 Mar · Moon -65°