| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Montana, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:03 am MST |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 8:40 am MST |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:43 am PST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:43 am PST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Dec 31, 2028 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Montana
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Montana Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 7:03 am | 7:54 am | 12:40 pm MST | 82 % | |
| Bozeman | 7:03 am | 8:05 am | 12:40 pm MST | 89 % | |
| Butte | 7:03 am | 8:11 am | 12:40 pm MST | 80 % | |
| Helena | 7:03 am | 8:11 am | 12:40 pm MST | 85 % | |
| Kalispell | 7:03 am | 8:28 am | 12:40 pm MST | 89 % | |
| Missoula | 7:03 am | 8:22 am | 12:40 pm MST | 91 % | |
| Sidney | 7:03 am | 7:37 am | 12:40 pm MST | 74 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Montana
| Eclipse Visibility from Montana | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Montana, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Montana