February 1970 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1970
Saturday, February 21, 3:19 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in February 1970
Friday, February 6, 2:13 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, February 21, 8:19 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, February 6, 7:13 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, February 6 still falls on the evening of Thursday, February 5.
Every moon phase in February 1970: 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 1970 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1970
- New moonFriday, February 6, 2:13 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterThursday, February 12, 11:11 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonSaturday, February 21, 3:19 a.m. Virgo
- Partial lunar eclipseSaturday, February 21, 3:30 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterSaturday, February 28, 9:33 p.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
February 1970 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 6Fri | New moon2:13 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Taurus |
| 12Thu | First quarter11:11 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Taurus |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Gemini |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Gemini |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Gemini |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Cancer |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 21Sat | Full moon3:19 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 28Sat | Last quarter9:33 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 1970?
The full moon in February 1970 is on Saturday, February 21 at 3:19 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, February 21 at 3:30 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in February 1970?
The new moon in February 1970 is on Friday, February 6 at 2:13 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 1970?
Quarter moons in February 1970: first quarter on Thursday, February 12 at 11:11 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, February 28 at 9:33 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 1970?
In February 1970 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 7–20. 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 1970?
In February 1970 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–5 and February 22–28. 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 1970?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, February 21 at 3:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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