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 = Saturday, 21 May 2022, 16:40:00.
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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: 62%
| Previous phase | Full Moon | Monday, 16 May 2022, 04:14 |
| Next phase | Third Quarter | Sunday, 22 May 2022, 18:43 |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Saturday, 21 May 2022, 16:40:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 417.50 meters/second, 1503.0 kilometres/hour, 933.9 miles/hour or 811.5 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' 26.6" | 25.05 km | West | 0° 00' 10.5" | 0.32 km | North | 25.05 km |
| 1 hour | 14° 26' 40.2" | 1502.46 km | West | 0° 10' 35.3" | 19.54 km | North | 1503.47 km |
| 24 hours | 12° 47' 21.1" | 1330.38 km | East | 4° 41' 19.3" | 518.98 km | North | 1445.84 km |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alofi | Sat 05:40 | 244 km | 152 miles | 132 nm |  NW |
| Pangai | Sun 05:40 | 610 km | 379 miles | 329 nm |  W |
| Neiafu | Sun 05:40 | 614 km | 382 miles | 332 nm |  WNW |
| Nuku'alofa | Sun 05:40 | 685 km | 425 miles | 370 nm | W |
| Pago Pago | Sat 05:40 | 764 km | 475 miles | 413 nm |  NNW |
| Apia | Sun 05:40 | 849 km | 528 miles | 458 nm | NNW |
| Salelologa (Savai'i) | Sun 05:40 | 878 km | 546 miles | 474 nm | NNW |
| Rarotonga | Sat 06:40 | 920 km | 571 miles | 497 nm |  E |
| Fakaofo | Sun 05:40 | 1304 km | 811 miles | 704 nm | NNW |
| Suva | Sun 04:40 | 1393 km | 866 miles | 752 nm | W |
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