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, April 21, 2021 at 16:58:00.
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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: 65%
| Previous phase | First Quarter | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:58 am |
| Next phase | Full Moon | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 3:31 am |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 16:58:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 421.61 meters/second, 1517.8 kilometres/hour, 943.1 miles/hour or 819.6 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' 28.8" | 15.72 mi | West | 0° 00' 09.3" | 0.18 mi | South | 15.72 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 28' 53.3" | 942.78 mi | West | 0° 09' 25.6" | 10.81 mi | South | 943.31 mi |
| 24 hours | 12° 21' 24.9" | 804.53 mi | East | 4° 17' 07.4" | 294.71 mi | South | 866.18 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | Wed 6:58 pm | 107 km | 67 miles | 58 nm |  W |
| Jeddah | Wed 7:58 pm | 224 km | 139 miles | 121 nm |  NNE |
| Makkah | Wed 7:58 pm | 245 km | 152 miles | 132 nm |  NE |
| Keren | Wed 7:58 pm | 441 km | 274 miles | 238 nm |  S |
| Asmara | Wed 7:58 pm | 496 km | 308 miles | 268 nm | S |
| Khamis Mushait | Wed 7:58 pm | 501 km | 312 miles | 271 nm |  ESE |
| Kassala | Wed 6:58 pm | 515 km | 320 miles | 278 nm |  SSW |
| Medina | Wed 7:58 pm | 541 km | 336 miles | 292 nm | NNE |
| Teseney | Wed 7:58 pm | 541 km | 336 miles | 292 nm | SSW |
| Mendefera | Wed 7:58 pm | 543 km | 337 miles | 293 nm | S |
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