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 18:44:00.
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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: 68%
| 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 18:44:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 415.21 meters/second, 1494.8 kilometres/hour, 928.8 miles/hour or 807.1 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" | 15.48 mi | West | 0° 00' 10.2" | 0.19 mi | North | 15.48 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 29' 25.4" | 928.40 mi | West | 0° 10' 14.8" | 11.75 mi | North | 929.03 mi |
| 24 hours | 12° 00' 48.6" | 769.80 mi | East | 4° 37' 16.7" | 317.89 mi | North | 843.66 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Mon 4:44 am | 589 km | 366 miles | 318 nm |  S |
| Cairns | Mon 4:44 am | 937 km | 583 miles | 506 nm |  NW |
| Sydney | Mon 4:44 am | 1307 km | 812 miles | 706 nm | S |
| Noumea | Mon 5:44 am | 1406 km | 874 miles | 759 nm |  E |
| Canberra | Mon 4:44 am | 1498 km | 931 miles | 809 nm |  SSW |
| Port Moresby | Mon 4:44 am | 1528 km | 950 miles | 825 nm |  NNW |
| Honiara | Mon 5:44 am | 1602 km | 995 miles | 865 nm |  NNE |
| Port Vila | Mon 5:44 am | 1695 km | 1053 miles | 915 nm |  ENE |
| Melbourne | Mon 4:44 am | 1892 km | 1175 miles | 1021 nm | SSW |
| Alice Springs | Mon 4:14 am | 1947 km | 1210 miles | 1051 nm |  W |
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