Sky View – Current Moon Phase
See how the moon appears from your location with a realistic horizon. The sky view mimics what you would actually see when you step outside — the moon's position and phase depend on your chosen place, date, and time.
How we calculate
We compute moon phase and illumination using standard astronomical algorithms. Moonrise and moonset times depend on your latitude and longitude. The moon texture is from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO/LROC) — public domain.
Rise and set
Moonrise is when the moon crosses above your horizon (appears); moonset is when it goes below (disappears). These times vary with your location — at high latitudes the moon can stay above the horizon for days, or remain invisible during polar winter. Illumination is the percentage of the moon's disk lit by the sun (0% = new moon, 100% = full moon).
About this view
The sky view shows the moon exactly as seen from your selected location. Use the map to pick a place, then adjust the date and time to see how the moon phase and position change. Ideal for planning moon observations or understanding local lunar visibility.