Moon Light World Map
The map below shows where the Moon is visible from the Earth, depending on weather conditions and moon phases.
UTC time = Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 15:56:00.
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= The Sun's position directly overhead (zenith) in relation to an observer.
= The Moon's position at its zenith in relation to an observer (Moon phase is not shown).
Moon phase
Fraction of moon illuminated: 78%
| Previous phase | Full Moon | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:55 pm |
| Next phase | Third Quarter | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:58 am |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 15:56:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 402.64 meters/second, 1449.5 kilometres/hour, 900.7 miles/hour or 782.7 nautical miles/hour (knots). The table below shows position of the the Moon compared to the time and date above:
| Time | Longitude Difference | Latitude Difference | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Later | Degrees | Distance | Direction | Degrees | Distance | Direction | Distance |
| 1 minute | 0° 14' 28.1" | 15.01 mi | West | 0° 00' 06.6" | 0.13 mi | North | 15.01 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 28' 12.9" | 900.20 mi | West | 0° 06' 44.7" | 7.74 mi | North | 900.66 mi |
| 24 hours | 12° 30' 58.2" | 778.73 mi | East | 3° 19' 04.4" | 228.35 mi | North | 821.54 mi |
Locations with the Moon near zenith
The following table shows 10 locations with moon near zenith position in the sky.
| Location | Local Time | Distance | Direction | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuku'alofa | Sun 4:56 am | 667 km | 415 miles | 360 nm |  NE |
| Pangai | Sun 4:56 am | 838 km | 521 miles | 452 nm | NE |
| Suva | Sun 3:56 am | 900 km | 559 miles | 486 nm |  NNW |
| Neiafu | Sun 4:56 am | 966 km | 600 miles | 522 nm | NE |
| Nadi | Sun 3:56 am | 969 km | 602 miles | 523 nm | NNW |
| Lautoka | Sun 3:56 am | 987 km | 614 miles | 533 nm | NNW |
| Alofi | Sat 4:56 am | 1217 km | 756 miles | 657 nm | NE |
| Auckland | Sun 3:56 am | 1340 km | 833 miles | 724 nm |  SSW |
| Noumea | Sun 2:56 am | 1520 km | 944 miles | 821 nm |  WNW |
| Apia | Sun 4:56 am | 1546 km | 961 miles | 835 nm |  NNE |
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