Moon Phases February 1908

The full moon in February 1908 is on 17 February at 09:04 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 2 February at 08:35 UTC. Times are UTC.

New Moon
2 February
08:35 UTC
First Quarter
9 February
04:26 UTC
Full Moon
17 February
09:04 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
25 February
03:23 UTC

Why the February 1908 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 New Moon1%
2 New Moon0%
3 New Moon2%
4 Waxing Crescent6%
5 Waxing Crescent13%
6 Waxing Crescent22%
7 First Quarter32%
8 First Quarter42%
9 First Quarter52%
10 First Quarter62%
11 Waxing Gibbous71%
12 Waxing Gibbous79%
13 Waxing Gibbous86%
14 Waxing Gibbous92%
15 Full Moon96%
16 Full Moon99%
17 Full Moon100%
18 Full Moon99%
19 Full Moon96%
20 Waning Gibbous92%
21 Waning Gibbous85%
22 Waning Gibbous78%
23 Last Quarter69%
24 Last Quarter58%
25 Last Quarter48%
26 Last Quarter37%
27 Waning Crescent26%
28 Waning Crescent16%
29 Waning Crescent8%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1908?

The full moon in February 1908 is on 17 February at 09:04 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1908?

The moon reaches full phase at 09:04 UTC on 17 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 1908 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 1908?

The new moon in February 1908 is on 2 February at 08:35 UTC.