Moon Phases February 1950

The full moon in February 1950 is on 2 February at 22:15 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 16 February at 22:52 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
2 February
22:15 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
9 February
18:31 UTC
New Moon
16 February
22:52 UTC
First Quarter
25 February
01:51 UTC

Why the February 1950 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 Full Moon97%
2 Full Moon100%
3 Full Moon100%
4 Full Moon97%
5 Waning Gibbous92%
6 Waning Gibbous85%
7 Waning Gibbous76%
8 Last Quarter65%
9 Last Quarter54%
10 Last Quarter43%
11 Last Quarter32%
12 Waning Crescent22%
13 Waning Crescent14%
14 Waning Crescent7%
15 New Moon3%
16 New Moon0%
17 New Moon0%
18 New Moon2%
19 Waxing Crescent6%
20 Waxing Crescent11%
21 Waxing Crescent18%
22 Waxing Crescent26%
23 First Quarter35%
24 First Quarter44%
25 First Quarter53%
26 First Quarter63%
27 Waxing Gibbous72%
28 Waxing Gibbous81%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

January 19501950March 1950
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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1950?

The full moon in February 1950 is on 2 February at 22:15 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1950?

The moon reaches full phase at 22:15 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 1950 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 1950?

The new moon in February 1950 is on 16 February at 22:52 UTC.