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 20:44:00.
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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: 35%
| 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 20:44:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 447.41 meters/second, 1610.7 kilometres/hour, 1000.8 miles/hour or 869.7 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' 31.3" | 16.68 mi | West | 0° 00' 16.5" | 0.31 mi | North | 16.68 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 31' 26.0" | 1000.61 mi | West | 0° 16' 30.0" | 18.90 mi | North | 1001.00 mi |
| 24 hours | 11° 31' 21.3" | 793.84 mi | East | 6° 45' 07.7" | 463.93 mi | North | 921.50 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawa | Thu 7:44 am | 381 km | 237 miles | 206 nm |  WSW |
| Gizo | Thu 7:44 am | 396 km | 246 miles | 214 nm |  SSW |
| Buka | Thu 7:44 am | 462 km | 287 miles | 249 nm |  W |
| Honiara | Thu 7:44 am | 492 km | 306 miles | 266 nm |  SSE |
| Yaren | Thu 8:44 am | 1033 km | 642 miles | 558 nm |  ENE |
| Palikir | Thu 7:44 am | 1335 km | 829 miles | 721 nm |  N |
| Port Moresby | Thu 6:44 am | 1371 km | 852 miles | 740 nm | WSW |
| Tarawa | Thu 8:44 am | 1734 km | 1078 miles | 936 nm | ENE |
| Port Vila | Thu 7:44 am | 1736 km | 1079 miles | 937 nm |  SE |
| Cairns | Thu 6:44 am | 1931 km | 1200 miles | 1043 nm |  SW |
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