Understanding Moon Phase

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I’ve tried google and AI lol and can’t get a clear understanding to my question about meridian passing.

So, on September 1 at this particular location, the moons meridian passing is at 8:21pm and 22.2°. Does this mean that at its highest point for the night, the moon is only 22.2° above the horizon?

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We're going to need exact location with co-ordinates. ;):p

You sure that 22.2° isn't the bearing at meridian passing and not the altitude you're thinking off?

The angles in the moon rise and set columns look to be the bearings of the moon rise and set so it could be the same for the meridian passing.
The angle changes from 22.2° to 35.3° in 5 days. Don't think altitude would change that much
 
I’m not sure lol. I’m extremely unsure. Right after I posted this I remembered the Prime Meridian is a longitudinal mark so if the word is used consistently, it would be the bearing as you suggested.

I didn’t noticed those arrows you mentioned, but that does kind of make sense. One of the days, the arrows are flat which I assume means the moon never crests the horizon?
 
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