Moon Phases February 1909

The full moon in February 1909 is on 5 February at 08:23 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 20 February at 10:50 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
5 February
08:23 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
13 February
12:45 UTC
New Moon
20 February
10:50 UTC
First Quarter
27 February
02:47 UTC

Why the February 1909 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 Gibbous85%
2 Waxing Gibbous92%
3 Full Moon96%
4 Full Moon99%
5 Full Moon100%
6 Full Moon99%
7 Full Moon96%
8 Waning Gibbous92%
9 Waning Gibbous86%
10 Waning Gibbous79%
11 Waning Gibbous71%
12 Last Quarter62%
13 Last Quarter52%
14 Last Quarter42%
15 Last Quarter31%
16 Waning Crescent22%
17 Waning Crescent13%
18 Waning Crescent6%
19 New Moon2%
20 New Moon0%
21 New Moon2%
22 Waxing Crescent6%
23 Waxing Crescent13%
24 Waxing Crescent22%
25 First Quarter32%
26 First Quarter42%
27 First Quarter53%
28 First Quarter63%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1909?

The full moon in February 1909 is on 5 February at 08:23 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1909?

The moon reaches full phase at 08:23 UTC on 5 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 1909 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 1909?

The new moon in February 1909 is on 20 February at 10:50 UTC.