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 = Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 04:58:00.
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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: 42%
| Previous phase | Third Quarter | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:58 am |
| Next phase | New Moon | Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:02 am |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 04:58:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 443.25 meters/second, 1595.7 kilometres/hour, 991.5 miles/hour or 861.6 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' 31.3" | 16.52 mi | West | 0° 00' 15.5" | 0.30 mi | North | 16.53 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 31' 26.3" | 991.29 mi | West | 0° 15' 39.7" | 17.94 mi | North | 991.82 mi |
| 24 hours | 11° 25' 30.9" | 779.82 mi | East | 6° 30' 35.1" | 447.33 mi | North | 903.86 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | Wed 6:58 am | 258 km | 160 miles | 139 nm |  S |
| Mpulungu | Wed 6:58 am | 367 km | 228 miles | 198 nm |  E |
| Kasama | Wed 6:58 am | 382 km | 237 miles | 206 nm |  ESE |
| Kitwe | Wed 6:58 am | 384 km | 239 miles | 207 nm | S |
| Ndola | Wed 6:58 am | 410 km | 255 miles | 221 nm |  SSE |
| Kabwe | Wed 6:58 am | 567 km | 352 miles | 306 nm | S |
| Mbuji-Mayi | Wed 6:58 am | 589 km | 366 miles | 318 nm |  NW |
| Mbeya | Wed 7:58 am | 620 km | 385 miles | 335 nm | E |
| Rutana | Wed 6:58 am | 646 km | 401 miles | 349 nm |  NNE |
| Lusaka | Wed 6:58 am | 672 km | 418 miles | 363 nm | S |
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