February 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 1998
Wednesday, February 11, 5:23 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 1998
Thursday, February 26, 12:26 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, February 11, 10:23 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, February 26, 5:26 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 1998
- First quarterTuesday, February 3, 5:54 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonWednesday, February 11, 5:23 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterThursday, February 19, 10:27 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonThursday, February 26, 12:26 p.m. Pisces
- Total solar eclipseThursday, February 26, 12:28 p.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 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aries |
| 3Tue | First quarter5:54 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Taurus |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 11Wed | Full moon5:23 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Libra |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Last quarter10:27 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Capricorn |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 26Thu | New moon12:26 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 28Sat | 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 1998?
The full moon in February 1998 is on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 1998?
The new moon in February 1998 is on Thursday, February 26 at 12:26 p.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 Thursday, February 26 at 12:28 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in February 1998?
Quarter moons in February 1998: first quarter on Tuesday, February 3 at 5:54 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, February 19 at 10:27 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 1998?
In February 1998 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 1998?
In February 1998 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 1998?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Thursday, February 26 at 12:28 p.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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