Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 December 2025 · 20:52 local in London
2025-12-11 20:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:52 local time in London on 11 December. 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
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 20:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2025
20
New Moon
Not visible01:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 2025
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:10 local · Sat, Sat 27 Dec · Moon 40°
Jan 2026
3
Full Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jan · Moon -7°
Jan 2026
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:49 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon -43°