Moon Phases February 1901

The full moon in February 1901 is on 3 February at 15:28 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 19 February at 02:43 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
3 February
15:28 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
11 February
18:10 UTC
New Moon
19 February
02:43 UTC
First Quarter
25 February
18:36 UTC

Why the February 1901 full moon is called the Snow Moon

Named for the heaviest snowfall of the year.

These are the traditional Colonial and Native American names popularised by the farmers’ almanacs. They are folklore, not astronomy — the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable, the names are naming convention.

Moon phase day by day

DayPhaseIllumination
1 Waxing Gibbous94%
2 Full Moon98%
3 Full Moon100%
4 Full Moon99%
5 Full Moon97%
6 Waning Gibbous93%
7 Waning Gibbous87%
8 Waning Gibbous80%
9 Waning Gibbous72%
10 Last Quarter63%
11 Last Quarter54%
12 Last Quarter44%
13 Last Quarter35%
14 Waning Crescent26%
15 Waning Crescent17%
16 Waning Crescent10%
17 Waning Crescent4%
18 New Moon1%
19 New Moon0%
20 New Moon2%
21 Waxing Crescent7%
22 Waxing Crescent15%
23 Waxing Crescent24%
24 First Quarter34%
25 First Quarter46%
26 First Quarter57%
27 First Quarter67%
28 Waxing Gibbous77%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1901?

The full moon in February 1901 is on 3 February at 15:28 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1901?

The moon reaches full phase at 15:28 UTC on 3 February. It looks full to the naked eye for about a day either side of that instant, so the nights before and after are both worth watching.

Why is the February 1901 full moon called the Snow Moon?

Named for the heaviest snowfall of the year. These names come from Colonial and Native American tradition and were popularised by the farmers' almanacs — they are naming convention rather than astronomy, while the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable.

When is the new moon in February 1901?

The new moon in February 1901 is on 19 February at 02:43 UTC.