Third Quarter Moon November 2025
The Third Quarter Moon of November 2025 occurs on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Also called the Last Quarter, this phase shows the Moon as a half-illuminated waning disk - the left half lit when viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.
What Is a Third Quarter Moon?
A Third Quarter Moon, also known as the Last Quarter, occurs roughly three-quarters of the way through the lunar cycle, about a week after the full moon and a week before the new moon. The Moon, Earth, and Sun form a 90-degree angle, and exactly half of the Moon's Earth-facing side is illuminated.
When to See It
The Third Quarter Moon rises around midnight and sets around noon, so it is best viewed in the late night and early morning hours. Because it is half-shadowed, it is one of the better phases for observing craters along the lunar terminator (the line between light and dark).
All November 2025 Moon Phases
- Full Moon (Beaver Moon): Wednesday, November 5
- Third Quarter: Wednesday, November 12
- New Moon: Thursday, November 20
- First Quarter: Friday, November 28
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Third Quarter Moon in November 2025?
The Third Quarter Moon falls on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
What is the difference between Third Quarter and Last Quarter?
They are the same phase - 'Third Quarter' refers to its position in the lunar cycle, and 'Last Quarter' to it being the last quarter-moon before the new moon.
What time does the Third Quarter Moon rise?
It rises around midnight local time and sets around noon.