What is the current moon phase in Helena?

The current moon phase in Helena is Waning Gibbous with 83.5% illumination, on day 18.35 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Helena today?

The moon rises in Helena at 12:35 AM today. Moonset is at 8:38 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Helena?

Sunrise in Helena is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 8:02 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Helena?

The next full moon visible from Helena is on May 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM MDT.

What is the moon's altitude in Helena right now?

The moon is currently at +15.4° altitude in Helena, above the horizon at 347.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Helena tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Helena: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 73%.

What color is the moon in Helena right now?

The moon in Helena currently appears slightly warm at +15.4° altitude. This color is caused by Rayleigh scattering — the same atmospheric effect that makes sunsets orange and red.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Helena?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Helena is a partial on August 27, 2026. Visibility from Helena: partial.

Moon in Helena — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 83.5%

Lunar Day: 18.35 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♐ Sagittarius

Altitude+15.4°

Azimuth347.4°

Distance404,467 km

Local Time3:43:39 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity73%

Temperature4°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:35 AM

Moonset8:38 AM

Sunrise6:57 AM

Sunset8:02 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌗

Last Quarter

Apr 9, 2026 · 10:52 PM

🌑

New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 5:52 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 23, 2026 · 8:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 11:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 10:14 PM

Penumbral Begins7:25 PM

Partial Begins8:34 PM

Partial Ends11:53 PM

Penumbral Ends1:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +33.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +1.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Helena Today

The moon over Helena is currently a Waning Gibbous with 83.5% illumination, on day 18.35 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +15.4° and azimuth is 347.4°, at a distance of 404,467 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:35 AM and moonset at 8:38 AM. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Helena are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 73% humidity. The temperature is 4°C (39°F).

At +15.4° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Helena

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 5:52 AM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM MDT

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