February 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1978
Wednesday, February 22, 8:27 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in February 1978
Tuesday, February 7, 9:54 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, February 23, 1:27 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, February 7, 2:54 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1978
- New moonTuesday, February 7, 9:54 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterTuesday, February 14, 5:11 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonWednesday, February 22, 8:27 p.m. Virgo
February 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | New moon9:54 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aries |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | First quarter5:11 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 22Wed | Full moon8:27 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Scorpio |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Scorpio |
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 1978?
The full moon in February 1978 is on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:27 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in February 1978?
The new moon in February 1978 is on Tuesday, February 7 at 9:54 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 1978?
Quarter moons in February 1978: first quarter on Tuesday, February 14 at 5:11 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 1978?
In February 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 8–21. 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 1978?
In February 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–6 and February 23–28. 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 1978?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 1978. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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