Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 August 1997 · 03:24 local in London
1997-08-25 02:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:24 local time in London on 25 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
1997
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 (35°) 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 03:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1997
2
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 1997
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:31 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 1997
16
Full Moon
Above horizon19:51 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 1997
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon -1°