Moon: Rise, Set, Phase
General information
Moon Phase - 3rd Quarter
illumination - 41.9%
Moon's Daily Motion
Moon Visibility Timetable on August 17
Moon Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 22:07 | -18° |
| Moon Rise, 39.1% illuminated | 00:27 | 0° |
| Astrosession end | 05:05 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:17 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 67° |
| Moon transit | 08:26 | 77° |
| Moon Set | 16:32 | 0° |
Track Moon Position Throughout the Night
← Sun, 17 August 2025 →
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Lunar Events Calendar
| Phase | Date | Time | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Sat, 23 August 2025 | 02:01 | Leo |
| First Quarter | Sun, 31 August 2025 | 02:10 | Scorpius |
| Full Moon | Sun, 7 September 2025 | 14:09 | Aquarius |
| Last Quarter | Sun, 14 September 2025 | 06:47 | Taurus |
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.
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
| Time | 18:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Moon elevation | -21° |
| Moon Azimuth | 20° |
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, 17 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:03 |
| Twighlight end | 04:59 |
| Rise | 00:18 |
| Set | 15:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 07:54 |
| Distance to Earth | 0.00248 AU (371,003 km) |
| Equatorial coordinates at sunset | RA: 04h 06m 55s", Dec: 26° 04' 34s |
| Magnitude | -10 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Phase | 3rd Quarter |
| Illumination | 41.2 |
Last and Upcoming Lunar Eclipse
Fri, 14 March 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse
Global
100%
Local
100%
| Global | From Your location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | 23:59-06:01 | 23:59-06:01 | |
| Partial | 01:10-04:50 | 01:10-04:49 | |
| Total | 02:27-03:33 | 02:27-03:33 |
Sun, 7 September 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse
Global
100%
Local
-
| Global | From Your location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | 11:30-16:56 | Not Visible | |
| Partial | 12:28-15:59 | Not Visible | |
| Total | 13:32-14:54 | Not Visible |
Last and Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Sat, 29 March 2025
Partial Solar Eclipse
Global
93%
Local
-
| Global | From Your location | |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbra | 04:52-08:44 | Not Visible |
| Umbra | - | Not Visible |
Sun, 21 September 2025
Partial Solar Eclipse
Global
80%
Local
-
| Global | From Your location | |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbra | 13:31-17:55 | Not Visible |
| Umbra | - | Not Visible |