Moon Phases February 1933

The full moon in February 1933 is on 10 February at 12:59 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 24 February at 12:43 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
2 February
13:15 UTC
Full Moon
10 February
12:59 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
17 February
14:07 UTC
New Moon
24 February
12:43 UTC

Why the February 1933 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 First Quarter39%
2 First Quarter49%
3 First Quarter58%
4 First Quarter67%
5 Waxing Gibbous76%
6 Waxing Gibbous83%
7 Waxing Gibbous90%
8 Waxing Gibbous95%
9 Full Moon99%
10 Full Moon100%
11 Full Moon99%
12 Waning Gibbous96%
13 Waning Gibbous91%
14 Waning Gibbous83%
15 Waning Gibbous74%
16 Last Quarter63%
17 Last Quarter52%
18 Last Quarter41%
19 Waning Crescent30%
20 Waning Crescent20%
21 Waning Crescent12%
22 Waning Crescent5%
23 New Moon2%
24 New Moon0%
25 New Moon1%
26 Waxing Crescent4%
27 Waxing Crescent9%
28 Waxing Crescent15%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1933?

The full moon in February 1933 is on 10 February at 12:59 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1933?

The moon reaches full phase at 12:59 UTC on 10 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 1933 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 1933?

The new moon in February 1933 is on 24 February at 12:43 UTC.