Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 09:41 PM
- Moonset 02:41 PM
- Moon Phase Last Quarter
- Illumination 59.21%
Moon Times for Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom
Moonrise in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today is at 09:41 PM and moonset is at 02:41 PM. The moon is in the Last Quarter phase with 59.21 % illumination.
- Moonrise09:41 PM
- Moonset02:41 PM
- Moon PhaseLast Quarter
- Illumination59.21%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 10:58 PM
- Moonset 03:38 PM
- Moon Phase Last Quarter
- Illumination 47.42%
Current Moon Phase Details
October 2, 2026
Last Quarter
Illumination: 59.21%
What does this mean?
Half of the Moon's disk is illuminated, specifically the left half in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Last Quarter
Illumination: 47.42%
Illumination: 47.42%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 59.21%
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The moon is 59.21% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
See how far through the moon's above-horizon window you are and what phases are coming.
Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
09:41 PM
02:41 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
First Quarter
October 18, 2026
Full Moon
October 26, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
09:41 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:41 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
59.21%
The Last Quarter is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
59.21%
With 59.21% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today?
Moonrise in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today is at 09:41 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today?
Moonset in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today is at 02:41 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today?
The moon is in the Last Quarter phase with 59.21% illumination in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom today.
When is the next full moon in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom?
With 59.21% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for April 2027
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2027 | Thu | 04:47 AM | 01:33 PM | 32.23% | Waning Crescent | 76.6 |
| 02 April 2027 | Fri | 05:04 AM | 02:48 PM | 23.76% | Waning Crescent | 73.3 |
| 03 April 2027 | Sat | 05:18 AM | 03:56 PM | 16.14% | Waning Crescent | 71.37 |
| 04 April 2027 | Sun | 05:31 AM | 05:08 PM | 9.68% | Waning Crescent | 71.18 |
| 05 April 2027 | Mon | 05:43 AM | 06:20 PM | 4.67% | Waning Crescent | 73.7 |
| 06 April 2027 | Tue | 05:56 AM | 07:36 PM | 1.41% | Waning Crescent | 83.18 |
| 07 April 2027 | Wed | 06:12 AM | 08:54 PM | 0.17% | New Moon | 144.68 |
| 08 April 2027 | Thu | 06:30 AM | 10:16 PM | 1.17% | Waxing Crescent | -134.76 |
| 09 April 2027 | Fri | 06:54 AM | 11:39 PM | 4.52% | Waxing Crescent | -119.64 |
| 10 April 2027 | Sat | 07:26 AM | 12:00 AM | 10.22% | Waxing Crescent | -110.59 |
| 11 April 2027 | Sun | 08:13 AM | 12:58 AM | 18.12% | Waxing Crescent | -102.34 |
| 12 April 2027 | Mon | 09:17 AM | 02:06 AM | 27.86% | Waxing Crescent | -94.23 |
| 13 April 2027 | Tue | 10:35 AM | 02:59 AM | 38.95% | Waxing Crescent | -86.54 |
| 14 April 2027 | Wed | 12:02 PM | 03:38 AM | 50.73% | First Quarter | -79.82 |
| 15 April 2027 | Thu | 01:31 PM | 04:05 AM | 62.47% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.55 |
| 16 April 2027 | Fri | 02:58 PM | 04:26 AM | 73.46% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.03 |
| 17 April 2027 | Sat | 04:22 PM | 04:43 AM | 83.03% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.5 |
| 18 April 2027 | Sun | 05:44 PM | 04:58 AM | 90.68% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.34 |
| 19 April 2027 | Mon | 07:05 PM | 05:12 AM | 96.08% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.85 |
| 20 April 2027 | Tue | 08:24 PM | 05:27 AM | 99.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -90.25 |
| 21 April 2027 | Wed | 09:44 PM | 05:46 AM | 99.79% | Full Moon | 174.74 |
| 22 April 2027 | Thu | 10:59 PM | 06:06 AM | 98.27% | Waning Gibbous | 126.6 |
| 23 April 2027 | Fri | 12:00 AM | 06:34 AM | 94.80% | Waning Gibbous | 113.73 |
| 24 April 2027 | Sat | 12:08 AM | 07:12 AM | 89.65% | Waning Gibbous | 104.9 |
| 25 April 2027 | Sun | 01:07 AM | 08:01 AM | 83.11% | Waning Gibbous | 97.16 |
| 26 April 2027 | Mon | 01:52 AM | 09:02 AM | 75.46% | Waning Gibbous | 90.12 |
| 27 April 2027 | Tue | 02:26 AM | 10:09 AM | 66.97% | Waning Gibbous | 83.87 |
| 28 April 2027 | Wed | 02:51 AM | 11:20 AM | 57.90% | Last Quarter | 78.6 |
| 29 April 2027 | Thu | 03:10 AM | 12:31 PM | 48.52% | Last Quarter | 74.43 |
| 30 April 2027 | Fri | 03:25 AM | 01:43 PM | 39.10% | Waning Crescent | 71.44 |
| 01 May 2027 | Sat | 03:38 AM | 02:53 PM | 29.95% | Waning Crescent | 69.7 |
| 02 May 2027 | Sun | 03:51 AM | 04:05 PM | 21.40% | Waning Crescent | 69.32 |
| 03 May 2027 | Mon | 04:03 AM | 05:19 PM | 13.81% | Waning Crescent | 70.55 |
| 04 May 2027 | Tue | 04:17 AM | 06:35 PM | 7.56% | Waning Crescent | 74.03 |
| 05 May 2027 | Wed | 04:34 AM | 07:55 PM | 3.03% | Waning Crescent | 81.82 |
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