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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: Ashburn, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.0469
Longitude:
-77.4903

Moon: Rise, Set, Phase

General information

Moon Phase - 3rd Quarter
illumination - 46.8%

Moon

Moon's Daily Motion

Moon Visibility Timetable on July 18

Moon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin22:26-19°
Moon Rise, 48.4% illuminated00:18-0°
Astrosession end04:0643°
Civil sunrise05:2856°
Sunrise06:0061°
Moon transit07:1866°
Moon Set14:30-0°

Track Moon Position Throughout the Night

← Fri, 18 July 2025 →

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

Lunar Events Calendar

PhaseDateTimeConstellation
New MoonThu, 24 July 202515:03Cancer
First QuarterFri, 1 August 202508:33Virgo
Full MoonSat, 9 August 202503:49Capricornus
Last QuarterSat, 16 August 202501:35Aries

Lunar Map

Moon Features Visible by Naked Eye

Oceanus Procellarum: The largest of the lunar maria, covering a vast area on the western edge of the Moon.
Mare Imbrium: A vast lava plain resulting from a giant impact basin.
Mare Nubium: A lunar mare located in the southern part of the Moon's near side.
Mare Humorum: A lunar mare situated within the Humorum basin.
Lacus Veris: A small plain in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side.
Sinus Aestuum: A dark plain in the central 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

Time03:40
Latitude39.0469
Longitude-77.4903
Moon elevation38°
Moon Azimuth-103°
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
DateSat, 19 July 2025
Twighlight start22:20
Twighlight end04:01
Rise00:41
Set14:44
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time07:43
Distance to Earth0.00247 AU (369,507 km)
Equatorial coordinates at sunsetRA: 02h 23m 07s", Dec: 18° 21' 08s
Magnitude-10
ConstellationAries
Phase3rd Quarter
Illumination39

Last and Upcoming 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 Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Sat, 29 March 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse

Global
93%
Local
1%
Partial Solar Eclipse 2025-03-29
GlobalFrom Your location
Penumbra04:52-08:4407:03-07:03
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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