February 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1981
Wednesday, February 18, 5:58 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in February 1981
Wednesday, February 4, 5:14 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, February 18, 10:58 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, February 4, 10:14 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1981
- Annular solar eclipseWednesday, February 4, 5:08 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, February 4, 5:14 p.m. Aquarius
- First quarterWednesday, February 11, 12:49 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonWednesday, February 18, 5:58 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterThursday, February 26, 8:14 p.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
February 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Capricorn |
| 4Wed | New moon5:14 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Aquarius |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aries |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Taurus |
| 11Wed | First quarter12:49 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Taurus |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Gemini |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Cancer |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 18Wed | Full moon5:58 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Scorpio |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 26Thu | Last quarter8:14 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | 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 1981?
The full moon in February 1981 is on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:58 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in February 1981?
The new moon in February 1981 is on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:14 p.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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:08 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in February 1981?
Quarter moons in February 1981: first quarter on Wednesday, February 11 at 12:49 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, February 26 at 8:14 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 1981?
In February 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 5–17. 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 1981?
In February 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–3 and February 19–28. 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 1981?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:08 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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