Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 · 12:59 local in London
2025-05-20 11:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:59 local time in London on 20 May. 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 May
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
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 12:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
13:25
Next events
Calendar →May 2025
27
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 May · Moon -2°
Jun 2025
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 2025
11
Full Moon
Below horizon08:44 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -38°
Jun 2025
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:19 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -37°