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Observation Settings

Or select it on the map:
This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is Moon right now?

Moon is located in the constellation Aquarius, approximately 0.00259 AU (387,458 km) from Earth. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:02 local time. At that moment, Moon will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-east.

Track Moon position throughout the night

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

Where and When to Look for Moon Tonight

The best observable position of Moon is near 22:00: 48° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How Moon Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, Moon moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Moon

ConstellationAquarius
Elevation23°
Directionsouth-east (117°)
Elongation160.6°
Magnitude-12.2
Distance to Earth0.0026 AU (385,963 km)

Moon Passage Through Night

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Current position of Moon

Time18:02
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation23°
Azimuth117°
Here you can see the current position of Moon on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.

Moon Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 24, 12:00-46°57°north-eastBelow horizon22h 42m−07° 12′
Sep 24, 13:00-35°70°north-eastBelow horizon22h 44m−06° 57′
Sep 24, 14:00-24°80°eastBelow horizon22h 46m−06° 43′
Sep 24, 15:00-12°89°eastBelow horizon22h 48m−06° 28′
Sep 24, 16:000°98°eastBelow horizon22h 50m−06° 13′
Sep 24, 17:0011°106°south-eastDaylight22h 52m−05° 58′
Sep 24, 18:0022°116°south-eastTwilight22h 54m−05° 42′
Sep 24, 19:0032°128°south-eastVisible22h 56m−05° 27′
Sep 24, 20:0040°143°south-eastVisible22h 58m−05° 12′
Sep 24, 21:0046°161°south-eastVisible23h 00m−04° 57′
Sep 24, 22:0048°182°southBest view23h 02m−04° 42′
Sep 24, 23:0046°203°south-westVisible23h 04m−04° 26′
Sep 25, 00:0040°221°south-westVisible23h 05m−04° 11′
Sep 25, 01:0031°236°south-westVisible23h 07m−03° 56′
Sep 25, 02:0021°248°south-westVisible23h 09m−03° 40′
Sep 25, 03:0010°258°south-westVisible23h 11m−03° 25′
Sep 25, 03:24 — Astronomical night ends6°262°westVery low23h 12m−03° 19′
Sep 25, 03:55 — Twilight end0°266°westBelow horizon23h 13m−03° 11′
Sep 25, 04:00-1°267°westBelow horizon23h 13m−03° 10′
Sep 25, 04:26 — Civil sunrise-6°271°westBelow horizon23h 14m−03° 03′
Sep 25, 04:59 — Sunrise-12°276°westBelow horizon23h 15m−02° 54′
Sep 25, 05:00-13°276°westBelow horizon23h 15m−02° 54′
Sep 25, 06:00-24°286°north-westBelow horizon23h 17m−02° 39′
Sep 25, 07:00-34°297°north-westBelow horizon23h 19m−02° 23′
Sep 25, 08:00-44°312°north-westBelow horizon23h 21m−02° 08′
Sep 25, 09:00-51°330°north-westBelow horizon23h 23m−01° 52′
Sep 25, 10:00-54°354°northBelow horizon23h 25m−01° 36′
Sep 25, 11:00-53°18°north-eastBelow horizon23h 27m−01° 21′
Sep 25, 12:00-47°39°north-eastBelow horizon23h 29m−01° 05′

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