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Or select it on the map:
This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Moon: Rise, Set, Phase

General information

Moon Phase - Waning Crescent
illumination - 3.3%

Moon

Moon's Daily Motion

Moon Visibility Timetable on May 26

Moon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 4.8% illuminated04:390°
Moon transit11:5970°
Moon Set19:330°
Astrosession begin22:45-24°
Astrosession end04:12-10°
Moon rise05:16
Civil sunrise05:363°
Sunrise06:099°

Track Moon Position Throughout the Night

← Mon, 26 May 2025 →

Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Moon changing position in the night sky.

Lunar Events Calendar

PhaseDateTimeConstellation
New MoonMon, 26 May 202523:06Taurus
First QuarterMon, 2 June 202523:18Leo
Full MoonWed, 11 June 202503:45Ophiuchus
Last QuarterWed, 18 June 202515:37Pisces

Lunar Map

Moon Features Visible by Naked Eye

Lacus Veris: A small plain in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side.

 
Discover even more moon features with our interactive, high-resolution Moon map

Moon Passage Through Night

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Current Moon position

Time12:09
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Moon elevation70°
Moon Azimuth173°
Here you can see the current position of the Moon on the map, as well as its positions for moonrise and moonset. This tool allows you to track the Moon's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Moon Dynamics This Month

Time
DateMon, 26 May 2025
Twighlight start22:41
Twighlight end04:07
Rise05:00
Set19:31
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time12:15
Distance to Earth AU ( km)
Equatorial coordinates at sunsetRA: 03h 01m 35s", Dec: 21° 25' 03s
Magnitude-6
ConstellationAries
PhaseNew Moon
Illumination2.1

Last and Next Lunar Eclipse

Fri, 14 March 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse

Global
100%
Local
100%
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025-03-14
GlobalFrom Your location
Penumbral23:59-06:0123:59-06:01
Partial01:10-04:5001:10-04:49
Total02:27-03:3302:27-03:33

Sun, 7 September 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse

Global
100%
Local
-
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025-09-07
GlobalFrom Your location
Penumbral11:30-16:56Not Visible
Partial12:28-15:59Not Visible
Total13:32-14:54Not Visible

Last and Next Solar Eclipse

Sat, 29 March 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse

Global
93%
Local
-
Partial Solar Eclipse 2025-03-29
GlobalFrom Your location
Penumbra04:52-08:44Not Visible
Umbra-Not Visible
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Sun, 21 September 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse

Global
80%
Local
-
Partial Solar Eclipse 2025-09-21
GlobalFrom Your location
Penumbra13:31-17:55Not Visible
Umbra-Not Visible
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