February 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 2016
Monday, February 22, 1:20 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in February 2016
Monday, February 8, 9:39 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, February 22, 6:20 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, February 8, 2:39 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 2016
- New moonMonday, February 8, 9:39 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterMonday, February 15, 2:47 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonMonday, February 22, 1:20 p.m. Virgo
February 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Scorpio |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Sagittarius |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Capricorn |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | New moon9:39 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Taurus |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Taurus |
| 15Mon | First quarter2:47 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Gemini |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Cancer |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 22Mon | Full moon1:20 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Scorpio |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Scorpio |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Scorpio |
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 2016?
The full moon in February 2016 is on Monday, February 22 at 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in February 2016?
The new moon in February 2016 is on Monday, February 8 at 9:39 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 2016?
Quarter moons in February 2016: first quarter on Monday, February 15 at 2:47 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 2016?
In February 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 9–21. 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 2016?
In February 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: February 1–7 and February 23–29. 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 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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