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 19, 2024 at 08:38:00.
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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: 84%
| Previous phase | First Quarter | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:48 am |
| Next phase | Full Moon | Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:53 pm |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 08:38:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 450.45 meters/second, 1621.6 kilometres/hour, 1007.6 miles/hour or 875.6 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' 36.0" | 16.79 mi | West | 0° 00' 14.0" | 0.27 mi | South | 16.79 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 36' 03.2" | 1007.48 mi | West | 0° 14' 06.8" | 16.17 mi | South | 1007.46 mi |
| 24 hours | 9° 44' 38.0" | 672.34 mi | East | 5° 34' 43.2" | 383.36 mi | South | 771.04 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Island | Sat 8:38 pm | 467 km | 290 miles | 252 nm |  N |
| Howland Island | Sat 8:38 pm | 534 km | 332 miles | 288 nm | N |
| Kanton Island | Sun 9:38 pm | 582 km | 362 miles | 314 nm |  ENE |
| Funafuti | Sun 8:38 pm | 668 km | 415 miles | 361 nm |  SW |
| Rawaki | Sun 9:38 pm | 674 km | 419 miles | 364 nm |  E |
| Atafu | Sun 9:38 pm | 690 km | 429 miles | 373 nm |  SE |
| Fakaofo | Sun 9:38 pm | 854 km | 530 miles | 461 nm | SE |
| Tabiteuea | Sun 8:38 pm | 993 km | 617 miles | 536 nm |  WNW |
| Apia | Sun 9:38 pm | 1217 km | 756 miles | 657 nm |  SSE |
| Tarawa | Sun 8:38 pm | 1287 km | 800 miles | 695 nm | WNW |
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