Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 September 2025 · 11:33 local in London
2025-09-14 10:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:33 local time in London on 14 September. 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
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
Above the horizon (33°) 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 11:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:23
Next moonset
15:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2025
21
New Moon
Not visible20:54 local · Sun, Sun 21 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 2025
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -22°
Oct 2025
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:48 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2025
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:13 local · Mon, Mon 13 Oct · Moon -13°