February 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1988
Tuesday, February 2, 3:52 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 1988
Wednesday, February 17, 10:54 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, February 2, 8:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, February 17, 3:54 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1988
- Full moonTuesday, February 2, 3:52 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterWednesday, February 10, 6:01 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonWednesday, February 17, 10:54 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterWednesday, February 24, 7:15 a.m. Gemini
February 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Cancer |
| 2Tue | Full moon3:52 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Libra |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 10Wed | Last quarter6:01 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Sagittarius |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Capricorn |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Capricorn |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 17Wed | New moon10:54 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Taurus |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | First quarter7:15 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Gemini |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Gemini |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Cancer |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Cancer |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
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 1988?
The full moon in February 1988 is on Tuesday, February 2 at 3:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 1988?
The new moon in February 1988 is on Wednesday, February 17 at 10:54 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 1988?
Quarter moons in February 1988: last quarter on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:01 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:15 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 1988?
In February 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 1 and February 18–29. 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 1988?
In February 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: February 3–16. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 1988. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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