What is the current moon phase in Moorhead?

The current moon phase in Moorhead is Waxing Gibbous with 91.9% illumination, on day 12.48 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Moorhead today?

The moon rises in Moorhead at 7:26 PM today. Moonset is at 3:35 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Moorhead?

Sunrise in Moorhead is at 6:37 AM and sunset is at 8:19 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Moorhead?

The next full moon visible from Moorhead is on Aug 27, 2026 · 11:18 PM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +18.1° altitude in Moorhead, above the horizon at 192.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Moorhead tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Moorhead: Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover and 35 km visibility. Humidity is 52%.

What color is the moon in Moorhead right now?

The moon in Moorhead currently appears slightly warm at +18.1° 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

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 91.9%

Lunar Day: 12.48 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+18.1°

Azimuth192.0°

Distance400,556 km

Local Time12:05:28 AM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility35 km

Humidity52%

Temperature31°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:26 PM

Moonset3:35 AM

Sunrise6:37 AM

Sunset8:19 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:18 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 2:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 10, 2026 · 10:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 3:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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43%

31%

21%

12%

10%

17%

25%

35%

46%

56%

65%

74%

82%

89%

94%

98%

Fully Visible

100%

97%

92%

86%

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 Waxing Gibbous with 91.9% illumination, on day 12.48 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +18.1° and azimuth is 192.0°, at a distance of 400,556 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:26 PM and moonset at 3:35 AM. Sunrise is at 6:37 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 27, 2026 · 11:18 PM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Moorhead are Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover, 35 km visibility, and 52% humidity. The temperature is 31°C (88°F).

At +18.1° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Moorhead

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 · 11:18 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 2:51 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 · 10:26 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 3:43 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 11:48 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 8:24 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 2:29 PM CST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 1:02 AM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 5:48 AM CST

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