Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 August 2025 · 06:12 local in London
2025-08-16 05:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:12 local time in London on 16 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2025
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 (61°) 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 06:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2025
23
New Moon
Not visible07:07 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon 9°
Aug 2025
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:25 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon -64°
Sept 2025
7
Full Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 2025
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:33 local · Sun, Sun 14 Sept · Moon 33°