Moon: Rise, Set, Phase
General information
Moon Phase - 3rd Quarter
illumination - 63.6%
Moon's Daily Motion
Moon Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -44° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 0° |
| Moon transit | 06:12 | 52° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 52° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 49° |
| Sunrise | 07:52 | 46° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -0° |
Track Moon Position Throughout the Night
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Lunar Events Calendar
| Phase | Date | Time | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | Sun, 22 December 2024 | 17:39 | Virgo |
| New Moon | Mon, 30 December 2024 | 17:24 | Sagittarius |
| First Quarter | Mon, 6 January 2025 | 18:46 | Pisces |
| Full Moon | Mon, 13 January 2025 | 17:22 | Gemini |
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 Frigoris: A large mare in the far north 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 Serenitatis: A large lunar mare located to the east of Mare Imbrium.
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.
Mare Frigoris: A large mare in the far north 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 Serenitatis: A large lunar mare located to the east of Mare Imbrium.
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.
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Moon Passage Through Night
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Current Moon position
| Time | 06:52 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Moon elevation | 53° |
| Moon Azimuth | 147° |
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
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Rise | 23:38 |
| Set | 12:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 05:52 |
| Distance to Earth | AU ( km) |
| Equatorial coordinates at sunset | RA: 11h 26m 42s", Dec: 04° 41' 48s |
| Magnitude | -10 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Phase | 3rd Quarter |
| Illumination | 58.9 |