Moon tonight · Kalispell, MT
Moon Phase Tonight in Kalispell, MT
Tonight's Moon in Kalispell, MT is a waxing crescent, 36% illuminated, rising Sat, Oct 17, 3:14 PM MDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Kalispell, MT, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Crescent
36% illuminated · 6.5 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/Denver), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 48.20°, -114.31°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 36% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set.
Aurora at 48.2° latitude generally needs about Kp 6.2.
Moon tonight in Kalispell: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Kalispell, MT?
Tonight's Moon in Kalispell, MT is a Waxing Crescent, about 36% illuminated and 6.5 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-17 (UTC). The phase is the same worldwide; its tilt and the times it is above the horizon depend on your location.
What time is moonrise and moonset in Kalispell, MT tonight?
The next moonrise in Kalispell, MT is Sat, Oct 17, 3:14 PM MDT and the next moonset is not within the next 24 hours (local time, America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates with the astronomy-engine library and refer to the geometric rise and set of the Moon's upper limb.
How does tonight's moonlight affect stargazing and aurora viewing in Kalispell, MT?
At 36% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Kalispell, MT on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.