February 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 2023
Sunday, February 5, 1:29 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 2023
Monday, February 20, 2:06 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, February 5, 6:29 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, February 20, 7:06 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, February 20 still falls on the evening of Sunday, February 19.
Every moon phase in February 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 2023
- Full moonSunday, February 5, 1:29 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterMonday, February 13, 11:01 a.m. Scorpio
- New moonMonday, February 20, 2:06 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterMonday, February 27, 3:06 a.m. Gemini
February 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Cancer |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Full moon1:29 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Last quarter11:01 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Capricorn |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | New moon2:06 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | First quarter3:06 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | 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 2023?
The full moon in February 2023 is on Sunday, February 5 at 1:29 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 2023?
The new moon in February 2023 is on Monday, February 20 at 2:06 a.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 2023?
Quarter moons in February 2023: last quarter on Monday, February 13 at 11:01 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, February 27 at 3:06 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 2023?
In February 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 1–4 and February 21–28. 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 2023?
In February 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: February 6–19. 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in February 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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