February 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1979
Sunday, February 11, 9:40 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 1979
Monday, February 26, 11:45 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, February 12, 2:40 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, February 26, 4:45 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1979
- First quarterSaturday, February 3, 7:37 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonSunday, February 11, 9:40 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterMonday, February 19, 8:17 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonMonday, February 26, 11:45 a.m. Pisces
- Total solar eclipseMonday, February 26, 11:54 a.m. Pisces
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
February 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aries |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aries |
| 3Sat | First quarter7:37 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Taurus |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Taurus |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Gemini |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Cancer |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Cancer |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 11Sun | Full moon9:40 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Scorpio |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Scorpio |
| 19Mon | Last quarter8:17 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Scorpio |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Sagittarius |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Sagittarius |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Capricorn |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Capricorn |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 26Mon | New moon11:45 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | 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 1979?
The full moon in February 1979 is on Sunday, February 11 at 9:40 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 1979?
The new moon in February 1979 is on Monday, February 26 at 11:45 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 total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Monday, February 26 at 11:54 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in February 1979?
Quarter moons in February 1979: first quarter on Saturday, February 3 at 7:37 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, February 19 at 8:17 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 1979?
In February 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 1–10 and February 27–28. 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 1979?
In February 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: February 12–25. 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 1979?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Monday, February 26 at 11:54 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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