Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 August 2073 · 22:05 local in London
2073-08-25 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:05 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Aug
2073
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
14:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2073
2
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 2073
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:19 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2073
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2073
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:32 local · Sun, Sun 24 Sept · Moon 9°