Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 October 2025 · 19:13 local in London
2025-10-13 18:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:13 local time in London on 13 October. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
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 19:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
15:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2025
21
New Moon
Not visible13:25 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2025
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon 12°
Nov 2025
5
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 5 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2025
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Wed, Wed 12 Nov · Moon 54°