Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 · 05:28 local in London
2025-11-12 05:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:28 local time in London on 12 November. 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
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 (54°) 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 05:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
13:41
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2025
20
New Moon
Not visible06:47 local · Thu, Thu 20 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 2025
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Fri, Fri 28 Nov · Moon -47°
Dec 2025
4
Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Thu, Thu 4 Dec · Moon 65°
Dec 2025
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 11 Dec · Moon -24°