Moon Phases February 1945
The full moon in February 1945 is on 27 February at 00:06 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 12 February at 17:32 UTC. Times are UTC.
Why the February 1945 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
| Day | Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waning Gibbous | 84% |
| 2 | Waning Gibbous | 77% |
| 3 | Last Quarter | 69% |
| 4 | Last Quarter | 60% |
| 5 | Last Quarter | 50% |
| 6 | Last Quarter | 40% |
| 7 | Waning Crescent | 31% |
| 8 | Waning Crescent | 22% |
| 9 | Waning Crescent | 14% |
| 10 | Waning Crescent | 7% |
| 11 | New Moon | 2% |
| 12 | New Moon | 0% |
| 13 | New Moon | 1% |
| 14 | Waxing Crescent | 4% |
| 15 | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| 16 | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
| 17 | Waxing Crescent | 29% |
| 18 | First Quarter | 40% |
| 19 | First Quarter | 51% |
| 20 | First Quarter | 62% |
| 21 | Waxing Gibbous | 72% |
| 22 | Waxing Gibbous | 81% |
| 23 | Waxing Gibbous | 88% |
| 24 | Waxing Gibbous | 94% |
| 25 | Full Moon | 98% |
| 26 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 27 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 28 | Full Moon | 98% |
Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in February 1945?
The full moon in February 1945 is on 27 February at 00:06 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.
What time is the full moon in February 1945?
The moon reaches full phase at 00:06 UTC on 27 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 1945 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 1945?
The new moon in February 1945 is on 12 February at 17:32 UTC.