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 = Sunday, May 18, 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: 69%
| 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 Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 15:56:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 413.76 meters/second, 1489.5 kilometres/hour, 925.6 miles/hour or 804.3 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' 29.3" | 15.42 mi | West | 0° 00' 09.7" | 0.19 mi | North | 15.43 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 29' 17.3" | 925.14 mi | West | 0° 09' 54.3" | 11.36 mi | North | 925.77 mi |
| 24 hours | 12° 03' 55.7" | 770.54 mi | East | 4° 29' 47.1" | 309.32 mi | North | 841.16 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alofi | Sun 4:56 am | 523 km | 325 miles | 282 nm |  NW |
| Rarotonga | Sun 5:56 am | 724 km | 450 miles | 391 nm |  E |
| Pangai | Mon 4:56 am | 860 km | 534 miles | 464 nm |  WNW |
| Neiafu | Mon 4:56 am | 883 km | 549 miles | 477 nm | WNW |
| Nuku'alofa | Mon 4:56 am | 901 km | 560 miles | 486 nm |  W |
| Pago Pago | Sun 4:56 am | 1019 km | 633 miles | 550 nm |  NNW |
| Apia | Mon 4:56 am | 1114 km | 692 miles | 602 nm | NNW |
| Fakaofo | Mon 4:56 am | 1546 km | 961 miles | 835 nm | NNW |
| Suva | Mon 3:56 am | 1636 km | 1017 miles | 884 nm | WNW |
| Papeete | Sun 5:56 am | 1870 km | 1162 miles | 1010 nm |  ENE |
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