February 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1940
Friday, February 23, 4:56 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in February 1940
Thursday, February 8, 2:45 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Friday, February 23, 9:56 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, February 8, 7:45 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, February 8 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, February 7.
Every moon phase in February 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
February 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1940
- New moonThursday, February 8, 2:45 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterFriday, February 16, 7:56 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonFriday, February 23, 4:56 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterThursday, February 29, 9:35 p.m. Sagittarius
February 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Capricorn |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Capricorn |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 8Thu | New moon2:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Pisces |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Taurus |
| 16Fri | First quarter7:56 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Taurus |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Gemini |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Cancer |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 23Fri | Full moon4:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 29Thu | Last quarter9:35 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Sagittarius |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in February 1940?
The full moon in February 1940 is on Friday, February 23 at 4:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in February 1940?
The new moon in February 1940 is on Thursday, February 8 at 2:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in February 1940?
Quarter moons in February 1940: first quarter on Friday, February 16 at 7:56 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, February 29 at 9:35 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in February 1940?
In February 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 9–22. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in February 1940?
In February 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–7 and February 24–29. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in February 1940?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 1940. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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