February 1971 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1971
Wednesday, February 10, 2:42 a.m.
Moon in Leo
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in February 1971
Thursday, February 25, 4:49 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, February 10, 7:42 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, February 10 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, February 9. New moon: Thursday, February 25, 9:49 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1971: 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 1971 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1971
- First quarterTuesday, February 2, 9:31 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonWednesday, February 10, 2:42 a.m. Leo
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, February 10, 2:44 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterThursday, February 18, 7:14 a.m. Scorpio
- Partial solar eclipseThursday, February 25, 4:37 a.m. Pisces
- New moonThursday, February 25, 4:49 a.m. Pisces
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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
February 1971 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Taurus |
| 2Tue | First quarter9:31 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Cancer |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 10Wed | Full moon2:42 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Leo |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Scorpio |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Scorpio |
| 18Thu | Last quarter7:14 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Capricorn |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 25Thu | New moon4:49 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
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 1971?
The full moon in February 1971 is on Wednesday, February 10 at 2:42 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, February 10 at 2:44 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in February 1971?
The new moon in February 1971 is on Thursday, February 25 at 4:49 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, February 25 at 4:37 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in February 1971?
Quarter moons in February 1971: first quarter on Tuesday, February 2 at 9:31 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, February 18 at 7:14 a.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 1971?
In February 1971 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 1–9 and February 26–28. 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 1971?
In February 1971 the Moon is waning on these days: February 11–24. 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 1971?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, February 10 at 2:44 a.m. and partial solar eclipse on Thursday, February 25 at 4:37 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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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