Moon Phases February 1912

The full moon in February 1912 is on 2 February at 23:56 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 18 February at 05:42 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
2 February
23:56 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
10 February
00:49 UTC
New Moon
18 February
05:42 UTC
First Quarter
25 February
19:25 UTC

Why the February 1912 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 Gibbous96%
2 Full Moon99%
3 Full Moon100%
4 Full Moon97%
5 Waning Gibbous92%
6 Waning Gibbous85%
7 Waning Gibbous76%
8 Last Quarter67%
9 Last Quarter57%
10 Last Quarter47%
11 Last Quarter37%
12 Waning Crescent28%
13 Waning Crescent20%
14 Waning Crescent13%
15 Waning Crescent8%
16 New Moon3%
17 New Moon1%
18 New Moon0%
19 New Moon1%
20 Waxing Crescent4%
21 Waxing Crescent9%
22 Waxing Crescent16%
23 Waxing Crescent25%
24 First Quarter35%
25 First Quarter45%
26 First Quarter57%
27 First Quarter68%
28 Waxing Gibbous78%
29 Waxing Gibbous87%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1912?

The full moon in February 1912 is on 2 February at 23:56 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1912?

The moon reaches full phase at 23:56 UTC on 2 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 1912 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 1912?

The new moon in February 1912 is on 18 February at 05:42 UTC.