Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 August 2160 · 00:11 local in London
2160-08-24 23:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:11 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
2160
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 (11°) 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 00:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2160
31
New Moon
Not visible15:52 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon 29°
Sept 2160
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 2160
15
Full Moon
Below horizon17:50 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2160
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:18 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon 49°