Lunar Hemispheric Phase Explorers - 1500×1500-pixel HD Edition

Current Lunar Phases as Viewed From Above the Four Hemispheres
Near Side, Far Side, Western and Eastern Hemispheres

Program and Graphics by Jay Tanner - 2025

              Current Geocentric Lunar Coordinates, Distance and Phase  
                      Based on the NASA/JPL DE405 Ephemeris Model

                        Working Date UD    =  2025 Aug 31 - Sun
                        Working Time UT    =  08:43:26
                        Astronomical JD TT =  2460918.86436164

                  Right Ascension = 16.4466013 hr = 16h 26m 47.765s
                  Declination     = -26.987611 deg = -26° 59' 15.40"
                  Distance        = 402679.420 km = 250213.391 mi
                  Phase Angle     = 91.057 deg

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Current Near Side View
Standard Geocentric Earth View
Sans Librations
Geocentric Phase: 91°


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Current Far Side View
Behind the Moon Looking Back
Earth is Directly Behind Moon
Relative Phase: 271°


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Current West (Left) Side View
Centered Over Western Hemisphere
Earth is Directly to the Right
Relative Phase: 1°


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Current East (Right) Side View
Centered Over Eastern Hemisphere
Earth is Directly to the Left
Relative Phase: 181°


 
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Approx: 1.5 GB - Public Domain
Program and Graphics by Jay Tanner