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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 - 1st Quarter
illumination - 85.2%

Moon

Moon's Daily Motion

Moon Visibility Timetable on July 07

Moon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 85.2% illuminated17:480°
Sunset21:0222°
Civil sunset21:3524°
Moon transit22:2625°
Astrosession begin23:0324°
Moon Set03:00-0°
Astrosession end04:10-11°

Track Moon Position Throughout the Night

← Mon, 7 July 2025 →

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Moon changing position in the night sky.

Lunar Events Calendar

PhaseDateTimeConstellation
Full MoonThu, 10 July 202516:31Sagittarius
Last QuarterThu, 17 July 202521:02Pisces
New MoonThu, 24 July 202515:03Cancer
First QuarterFri, 1 August 202508:33Virgo

Lunar Map

Moon Features Visible by Naked Eye

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 Australe: A lunar mare in the southern hemisphere of the Moon's near side.
Mare Tranquillitatis: The landing site of Apollo 11, the first manned Moon landing.
Mare Fecunditatis: A lunar mare in the eastern part of the Moon's near side.
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 Crisium: A large lunar mare in the Moon's Crisium basin.
Rupes Altai: A long, curved escarpment in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side.
Lacus Somniorum: A plain located in the northeastern part of the Moon's near side.
Mare Humorum: A lunar mare situated within the Humorum basin.

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

Moon Passage Through Night

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Current Moon position

Time17:47
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Moon elevation-0°
Moon Azimuth-123°
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, 7 July 2025
Twighlight start22:59
Twighlight end04:04
Rise17:50
Set02:45
Elevation at transit25°
Transit time22:17
Distance to Earth0.00269 AU (402,418 km)
Equatorial coordinates at sunsetRA: 15h 50m 55s", Dec: -24° 59' 48s
Magnitude-11
ConstellationScorpius
PhaseWaxing Gibbous
Illumination85.8

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
-
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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