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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 Gemini, approximately 0.00247 AU (369,507 km) from Earth. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where is Moon right now?

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

How Moon Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, Moon moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Moon

ConstellationGemini
Elevation-18°
Directionnorth-east (31°)
Elongation95.2°
Magnitude-10.4
Distance to Earth0.0025 AU (369,507 km)

Moon Passage Through Night

Double-click to unlock the map.

Current position of Moon

Time18:53
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-18°
Azimuth31°
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
Oct 2, 12:000°306°north-westBelow horizon06h 02m+27° 50′
Oct 2, 13:00-9°315°north-westBelow horizon06h 05m+27° 48′
Oct 2, 14:00-16°326°north-westBelow horizon06h 08m+27° 46′
Oct 2, 15:00-21°338°north-westBelow horizon06h 10m+27° 44′
Oct 2, 16:00-24°352°northBelow horizon06h 13m+27° 41′
Oct 2, 17:00-25°6°northBelow horizon06h 16m+27° 38′
Oct 2, 18:00-22°19°north-eastBelow horizon06h 18m+27° 36′
Oct 2, 19:00-17°32°north-eastBelow horizon06h 21m+27° 32′
Oct 2, 20:00-11°43°north-eastBelow horizon06h 24m+27° 29′
Oct 2, 21:00-2°53°north-eastBelow horizon06h 26m+27° 26′
Oct 2, 22:007°61°north-eastVery low06h 29m+27° 22′
Oct 2, 23:0018°69°north-eastVisible06h 32m+27° 18′
Oct 3, 00:0029°76°north-eastVisible06h 34m+27° 14′
Oct 3, 01:0040°84°eastVisible06h 37m+27° 10′
Oct 3, 02:0051°92°eastVisible06h 40m+27° 06′
Oct 3, 03:0062°103°south-eastVisible06h 42m+27° 01′
Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends69°114°south-eastVisible06h 44m+26° 58′
Oct 3, 04:0073°123°south-eastVisible06h 45m+26° 56′
Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end74°128°south-eastTwilight06h 45m+26° 56′
Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise78°150°south-eastTwilight06h 47m+26° 53′
Oct 3, 05:0079°172°southTwilight06h 47m+26° 51′
Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise79°180°southTwilight06h 48m+26° 51′
Oct 3, 06:0075°229°south-westDaylight06h 50m+26° 46′
Oct 3, 07:0065°253°south-westDaylight06h 53m+26° 41′
Oct 3, 08:0053°265°westDaylight06h 55m+26° 35′
Oct 3, 09:0042°274°westDaylight06h 58m+26° 30′
Oct 3, 10:0031°281°north-westDaylight07h 00m+26° 24′
Oct 3, 11:0020°289°north-westDaylight07h 03m+26° 18′
Oct 3, 12:009°296°north-westDaylight07h 06m+26° 12′

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