February 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1973
Saturday, February 17, 5:07 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 1973
Saturday, February 3, 4:23 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, February 17, 10:07 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, February 3, 9:23 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1973
- New moonSaturday, February 3, 4:23 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterSaturday, February 10, 9:05 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonSaturday, February 17, 5:07 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterSaturday, February 24, 10:10 p.m. Sagittarius
February 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | New moon4:23 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | First quarter9:05 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Taurus |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Full moon5:07 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Last quarter10:10 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Capricorn |
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 1973?
The full moon in February 1973 is on Saturday, February 17 at 5:07 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 1973?
The new moon in February 1973 is on Saturday, February 3 at 4:23 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 1973?
Quarter moons in February 1973: first quarter on Saturday, February 10 at 9:05 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, February 24 at 10:10 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 1973?
In February 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 4–16. 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 1973?
In February 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–2 and February 18–28. 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 1973?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 1973. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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