February 2022 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 11:57 a.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 2022
Tuesday, February 1, 12:46 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Wednesday, February 16, 4:57 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, February 1, 5:46 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Tuesday, February 1 still falls on the evening of Monday, January 31.
Every moon phase in February 2022: 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 2022 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 2022
- New moonTuesday, February 1, 12:46 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterTuesday, February 8, 8:50 a.m. Taurus
- Full moonWednesday, February 16, 11:57 a.m. Leo
- Last quarterWednesday, February 23, 5:33 p.m. Sagittarius
February 2022 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | New moon12:46 a.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Aries |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Taurus |
| 8Tue | First quarter8:50 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Gemini |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Cancer |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Full moon11:57 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Scorpio |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Last quarter5:33 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Capricorn |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Capricorn |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
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 2022?
The full moon in February 2022 is on Wednesday, February 16 at 11:57 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 2022?
The new moon in February 2022 is on Tuesday, February 1 at 12:46 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 2022?
Quarter moons in February 2022: first quarter on Tuesday, February 8 at 8:50 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, February 23 at 5:33 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 2022?
In February 2022 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 2–15. 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 2022?
In February 2022 the Moon is waning on these days: February 17–28. 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 2022?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 2022. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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