Moon phase in Hervey Bay tonight
Last Quarter
34% Illuminated
Tonight in Hervey Bay, the moon is in the Last Quarter phase.
With illumination at 34%, the sky will be relatively dark. This is an excellent time for stargazing. Faint objects like the Milky Way (if you are away from city lights) or the International Space Station will stand out clearly against the dark background. In Hervey Bay, the Moon is highest at 08:46 (87°).
Cloud Forecast (Next 5h)
Best time to photograph the Moon tonight
Best Time to Shoot
08:46
Moon at transit: altitude 87° (high). Warning: Transit is during daylight.
Rises: 01:47 (ESE) • Sets: 14:59 (WSW)
From -25.3°, you get a balanced view. Catch the Moonrise for the best landscape context.
Clearest hour: 00:00 (clouds 23%).
Earth-Moon Distance
Near average distance
Camera Settings
Good altitude for sharp crater details.
Where to look
- Moonrise: Look ESE at 01:47 for horizon compositions. Find a low, unobstructed ese horizon (water/fields/rooftops help).
- Moonset: Look WSW at 14:59 for late-night shots.
- Highest point: 87° altitude at 08:46. Note: Transit occurs in daylight—moonrise/moonset may be better for photos.
- Darkness: Best contrast between 19:23 and 04:33.
Local Viewing Conditions
Rural / Semi-Rural
Decent darkness with some light domes.
Stars to look for this month
Look south for the Southern Cross (Crux) high in the sky.
- Crux
- Carina
- Vela