Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 25 August 2016 · 04:41 local in London
2016-08-25 03:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
2016
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 (45°) 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 04:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible10:03 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2016
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2016
16
Full Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2016
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Sept · Moon 32°