What is the current moon phase in Moorhead?

The current moon phase in Moorhead is Waning Crescent with 19% illumination, on day 25.49 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Moorhead today?

The moon rises in Moorhead at 1:34 AM today. Moonset is at 5:58 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Moorhead?

Sunrise in Moorhead is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 9:21 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Moorhead?

The next full moon visible from Moorhead is on July 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +66.7° altitude in Moorhead, above the horizon at 184.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Moorhead tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Moorhead: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 16 km visibility. Humidity is 88%.

What color is the moon in Moorhead right now?

The moon in Moorhead currently appears silver-white at +66.7° 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 Moorhead?

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

Moon in Moorhead — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 19%

Lunar Day: 25.49 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+66.7°

Azimuth184.3°

Distance364,973 km

Local Time9:46:01 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility16 km

Humidity88%

Temperature19°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise1:34 AM

Moonset5:58 PM

Sunrise5:43 AM

Sunset9:21 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 4:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 6:06 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:36 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 5, 2026 · 9:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins8:25 PM

Partial Begins9:34 PM

Partial Ends12:53 AM

Penumbral Ends2:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +33.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +11.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Moorhead Today

The moon over Moorhead is currently a Waning Crescent with 19% illumination, on day 25.49 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +66.7° and azimuth is 184.3°, at a distance of 364,973 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 1:34 AM and moonset at 5:58 PM. Sunrise is at 5:43 AM and sunset at 9:21 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Moorhead are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 16 km visibility, and 88% humidity. The temperature is 19°C (66°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +66.7°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Moorhead

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM CDT

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