February 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 4:54 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 5:35 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, February 7, 9:54 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, February 21, 10:35 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 2012
- Full moonTuesday, February 7, 4:54 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterTuesday, February 14, 12:04 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonTuesday, February 21, 5:35 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterWednesday, February 29, 8:22 p.m. Gemini
February 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Cancer |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Full moon4:54 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Scorpio |
| 14Tue | Last quarter12:04 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Sagittarius |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Capricorn |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Capricorn |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | New moon5:35 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | First quarter8:22 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
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 2012?
The full moon in February 2012 is on Tuesday, February 7 at 4:54 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 2012?
The new moon in February 2012 is on Tuesday, February 21 at 5:35 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.
When are the quarter moons in February 2012?
Quarter moons in February 2012: last quarter on Tuesday, February 14 at 12:04 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, February 29 at 8:22 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 2012?
In February 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 1–6 and February 22–29. 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 2012?
In February 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: February 8–20. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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