February 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in February 2026
Sunday, February 1, 5:09 p.m.
Moon in Leo
New moon in February 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 7:01 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, February 1, 10:09 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, February 17, 12:01 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in February 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in February 2026
- Full moonSunday, February 1, 5:09 p.m. Leo
- Last quarterMonday, February 9, 7:43 a.m. Scorpio
- New moonTuesday, February 17, 7:01 a.m. Aquarius
- Annular solar eclipseTuesday, February 17, 7:11 a.m. Aquarius
- First quarterTuesday, February 24, 7:28 a.m. Gemini
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
February 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Full moon5:09 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Leo |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Libra |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Last quarter7:43 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | New moon7:01 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | First quarter7:28 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Cancer |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
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 2026?
The full moon in February 2026 is on Sunday, February 1 at 5:09 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo.
When is the new moon in February 2026?
The new moon in February 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:01 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:11 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in February 2026?
Quarter moons in February 2026: last quarter on Monday, February 9 at 7:43 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:28 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 2026?
In February 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: February 18–28. 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 2026?
In February 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: February 2–16. 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 2026?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:11 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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