Where Is the Moon Right Now?
Its direction, its height, and the path it traces across your sky tonight — rise to set.
rises 11:08 AM · highest 6:07 PM · sets 11:31 PM
Default chart shown for Singapore (W, 10° now) · use your location for an exact fix
Frequently Asked
Where is the Moon right now?
The chart above plots the Moon on an all-sky dome — the centre is straight overhead and the edge is the horizon, with North at the top. Press “Use my location” to compute its real direction (azimuth) and height (altitude) for where you are, updated for the current time.
What are azimuth and altitude?
Azimuth is the compass direction to the Moon, measured in degrees from North (0° = North, 90° = East, 180° = South, 270° = West). Altitude is its angle above the horizon, from 0° at the horizon to 90° straight overhead. Together they pinpoint the Moon in your sky.
Which way will the Moon move tonight?
Like the Sun, the Moon rises in the east, climbs to its highest point (transit) when it crosses your meridian, and sets in the west. Press “Play tonight” to sweep the path and watch the direction and altitude change through the night.
How do photographers use this?
Knowing the Moon’s azimuth and altitude lets you line up a shot in advance — placing the Moon behind a landmark, or catching it low on the horizon for a large, golden disk. The “highest” time is when it sits clearest of horizon haze.