Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 25 September 2005 · 07:41 local in London
2005-09-25 06:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:41 local time in London on 25 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
65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
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 (65°) 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 07:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:36
Next moonset
16:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2005
3
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2005
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:01 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon 9°
Oct 2005
17
Full Moon
Below horizon13:14 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -28°
Oct 2005
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:17 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon 29°