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, September 22, 2021 at 14:24:00.
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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: 97%
| Previous phase | Full Moon | Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:54 pm |
| Next phase | Third Quarter | Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:57 am |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 14:24:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 449.60 meters/second, 1618.5 kilometres/hour, 1005.7 miles/hour or 873.9 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' 34.2" | 16.76 mi | West | 0° 00' 13.6" | 0.26 mi | North | 16.76 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 34' 20.2" | 1005.59 mi | West | 0° 13' 32.4" | 15.51 mi | North | 1005.57 mi |
| 24 hours | 10° 16' 05.0" | 708.57 mi | East | 5° 15' 56.9" | 361.85 mi | North | 792.74 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palikir | Thu 1:24 am | 441 km | 274 miles | 238 nm |  NW |
| Kolonia | Thu 1:24 am | 441 km | 274 miles | 238 nm | NW |
| Yaren | Thu 2:24 am | 842 km | 523 miles | 455 nm |  SE |
| Kwajalein | Thu 2:24 am | 932 km | 579 miles | 503 nm |  NE |
| Majuro | Thu 2:24 am | 1222 km | 759 miles | 660 nm |  ENE |
| Tarawa | Thu 2:24 am | 1384 km | 860 miles | 747 nm |  ESE |
| Honiara | Thu 1:24 am | 1482 km | 921 miles | 800 nm |  S |
| Wake Island | Thu 2:24 am | 1812 km | 1126 miles | 978 nm |  NNE |
| Hagåtña | Thu 12:24 am | 2055 km | 1277 miles | 1110 nm |  WNW |
| Port Moresby | Thu 12:24 am | 2116 km | 1315 miles | 1142 nm |  SW |
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