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 17:58:00.
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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: 36%
| 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 17:58:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 446.85 meters/second, 1608.7 kilometres/hour, 999.6 miles/hour or 868.6 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' 31.5" | 16.66 mi | West | 0° 00' 16.4" | 0.31 mi | North | 16.66 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 31' 27.4" | 999.37 mi | West | 0° 16' 22.5" | 18.75 mi | North | 999.78 mi |
| 24 hours | 11° 29' 44.6" | 790.99 mi | East | 6° 43' 09.5" | 461.68 mi | North | 918.42 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiritimati | Thu 7:58 am | 949 km | 590 miles | 512 nm |  NNE |
| Fakaofo | Thu 6:58 am | 1191 km | 740 miles | 643 nm |  WSW |
| Apia | Thu 6:58 am | 1473 km | 915 miles | 795 nm |  SW |
| Rarotonga | Wed 7:58 am | 1703 km | 1058 miles | 919 nm |  S |
| Alofi | Wed 6:58 am | 1749 km | 1087 miles | 944 nm |  SSW |
| Papeete | Wed 7:58 am | 1790 km | 1112 miles | 967 nm |  SE |
| Baker Island | Wed 5:58 am | 1848 km | 1148 miles | 998 nm |  WNW |
| Funafuti | Thu 5:58 am | 2207 km | 1372 miles | 1192 nm |  W |
| Nuku'alofa | Thu 6:58 am | 2280 km | 1416 miles | 1231 nm | SW |
| Suva | Thu 5:58 am | 2615 km | 1625 miles | 1412 nm | WSW |
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