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Waning18:31 - 03:42
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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 Taurus, approximately 0.00248 AU (371,003 km) from Earth. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track Moon Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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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 04:14: 76° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.

How Moon Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, Moon moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 76° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Moon

ConstellationTaurus
Elevation-21°
Directionnorth-east (26°)
Elongation92.4°
Magnitude-10.3
Distance to Earth0.0025 AU (371,003 km)

Moon Passage Through Night

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Current position of Moon

Time18:31
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-21°
Azimuth26°
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 3, 12:00-1°305°north-westBelow horizon04h 09m+26° 21′
Sep 3, 13:00-10°314°north-westBelow horizon04h 12m+26° 27′
Sep 3, 14:00-17°325°north-westBelow horizon04h 14m+26° 33′
Sep 3, 15:00-22°338°north-westBelow horizon04h 17m+26° 39′
Sep 3, 16:00-25°351°northBelow horizon04h 20m+26° 45′
Sep 3, 17:00-26°6°northBelow horizon04h 22m+26° 50′
Sep 3, 18:00-23°19°north-eastBelow horizon04h 25m+26° 55′
Sep 3, 19:00-18°32°north-eastBelow horizon04h 27m+27° 00′
Sep 3, 20:00-11°43°north-eastBelow horizon04h 30m+27° 05′
Sep 3, 21:00-2°53°north-eastBelow horizon04h 33m+27° 10′
Sep 3, 22:007°61°north-eastVery low04h 35m+27° 14′
Sep 3, 23:0018°69°north-eastVisible04h 38m+27° 19′
Sep 4, 00:0028°76°north-eastVisible04h 41m+27° 23′
Sep 4, 01:0040°83°eastVisible04h 43m+27° 27′
Sep 4, 02:0051°91°eastVisible04h 46m+27° 31′
Sep 4, 03:0063°102°south-eastVisible04h 49m+27° 34′
Sep 4, 03:10 — Astronomical night ends64°104°south-eastVisible04h 49m+27° 35′
Sep 4, 03:42 — Twilight end70°114°south-eastTwilight04h 50m+27° 37′
Sep 4, 04:0073°121°south-eastTwilight04h 51m+27° 38′
Sep 4, 04:14 — Civil sunrise76°128°south-eastTwilight04h 52m+27° 38′
Sep 4, 04:42 — Sunrise79°150°south-eastTwilight04h 53m+27° 40′
Sep 4, 05:0080°170°southDaylight04h 54m+27° 41′
Sep 4, 06:0076°231°south-westDaylight04h 56m+27° 44′
Sep 4, 07:0065°255°south-westDaylight04h 59m+27° 47′
Sep 4, 08:0054°267°westDaylight05h 02m+27° 49′
Sep 4, 09:0043°275°westDaylight05h 04m+27° 52′
Sep 4, 10:0032°283°north-westDaylight05h 07m+27° 54′
Sep 4, 11:0021°290°north-westDaylight05h 10m+27° 56′
Sep 4, 12:0010°298°north-westDaylight05h 12m+27° 58′

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