Moon Phases February 1918

The full moon in February 1918 is on 25 February at 21:33 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 11 February at 10:03 UTC. Times are UTC.

Last Quarter
4 February
07:50 UTC
New Moon
11 February
10:03 UTC
First Quarter
18 February
00:55 UTC
Full Moon
25 February
21:33 UTC
Snow Moon

Why the February 1918 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 Waning Gibbous77%
2 Last Quarter68%
3 Last Quarter59%
4 Last Quarter50%
5 Last Quarter40%
6 Waning Crescent30%
7 Waning Crescent21%
8 Waning Crescent12%
9 Waning Crescent6%
10 New Moon2%
11 New Moon0%
12 New Moon2%
13 Waxing Crescent6%
14 Waxing Crescent13%
15 Waxing Crescent22%
16 First Quarter32%
17 First Quarter43%
18 First Quarter54%
19 First Quarter64%
20 Waxing Gibbous74%
21 Waxing Gibbous82%
22 Waxing Gibbous89%
23 Waxing Gibbous94%
24 Full Moon98%
25 Full Moon100%
26 Full Moon100%
27 Full Moon98%
28 Waning Gibbous94%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1918?

The full moon in February 1918 is on 25 February at 21:33 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1918?

The moon reaches full phase at 21:33 UTC on 25 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 1918 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 1918?

The new moon in February 1918 is on 11 February at 10:03 UTC.