As of May 20, 2025, the Moon is located in the constellation Capricornus. Its celestial coordinates are approximately Right Ascension 21h 44m 25s and Declination -16° 55' 38”
. From Greenwich, UK, the Moon is visible above the horizon in the southern direction at an altitude of about 17.27 degrees
. The Moon is currently in the Waning Gibbous phase, with about 53-55% illumination, and it is approximately 21.7 days old in its lunar cycle
. The distance from Earth to the Moon at this time is roughly 376,000 to 386,000 kilometers
. In summary:
- Constellation: Capricornus
- Phase: Waning Gibbous (around Last Quarter)
- Right Ascension: ~21h 44m
- Declination: ~-17°
- Altitude (from Greenwich): ~17° above southern horizon
- Distance: ~376,000–386,000 km from Earth
This position means the Moon is visible in the southern sky in the early morning hours from locations like Greenwich, UK
