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 1, 2024 at 10:56:00.
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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: 50%
| Previous phase | Full Moon | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:48 pm |
| Next phase | Third Quarter | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:27 am |
Position of the Moon: Sublunar Point
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:56:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at
The ground speed is currently 414.77 meters/second, 1493.2 kilometres/hour, 927.8 miles/hour or 806.2 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' 27.0" | 15.46 mi | West | 0° 00' 11.0" | 0.21 mi | North | 15.46 mi |
| 1 hour | 14° 27' 05.5" | 927.41 mi | West | 0° 11' 11.6" | 12.84 mi | North | 928.11 mi |
| 24 hours | 12° 52' 39.5" | 826.47 mi | East | 5° 03' 11.4" | 347.58 mi | North | 909.01 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | Wed 6:56 am | 239 km | 149 miles | 129 nm |  NW |
| Antofagasta | Wed 6:56 am | 255 km | 158 miles | 138 nm |  SW |
| Salta | Wed 7:56 am | 466 km | 290 miles | 252 nm |  SE |
| Sucre | Wed 6:56 am | 484 km | 301 miles | 262 nm |  NE |
| Cochabamba | Wed 6:56 am | 571 km | 354 miles | 308 nm |  NNE |
| La Paz | Wed 6:56 am | 604 km | 375 miles | 326 nm |  N |
| Tucumán | Wed 7:56 am | 650 km | 404 miles | 351 nm |  SSE |
| Arequipa | Wed 5:56 am | 678 km | 421 miles | 366 nm |  NNW |
| Santa Cruz | Wed 6:56 am | 741 km | 461 miles | 400 nm | NE |
| Córdoba | Wed 7:56 am | 1145 km | 712 miles | 618 nm | SSE |
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