Moon Phases February 1969

The full moon in February 1969 is on 2 February at 12:55 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 16 February at 16:24 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
2 February
12:55 UTC
Snow Moon
Last Quarter
10 February
00:07 UTC
New Moon
16 February
16:24 UTC
First Quarter
24 February
04:29 UTC

Why the February 1969 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 Moon99%
2 Full Moon100%
3 Full Moon99%
4 Full Moon96%
5 Waning Gibbous92%
6 Waning Gibbous85%
7 Waning Gibbous77%
8 Last Quarter67%
9 Last Quarter56%
10 Last Quarter45%
11 Last Quarter34%
12 Waning Crescent23%
13 Waning Crescent14%
14 Waning Crescent7%
15 New Moon2%
16 New Moon0%
17 New Moon1%
18 Waxing Crescent4%
19 Waxing Crescent9%
20 Waxing Crescent16%
21 Waxing Crescent25%
22 First Quarter34%
23 First Quarter43%
24 First Quarter53%
25 First Quarter62%
26 Waxing Gibbous71%
27 Waxing Gibbous79%
28 Waxing Gibbous86%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1969?

The full moon in February 1969 is on 2 February at 12:55 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1969?

The moon reaches full phase at 12:55 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 1969 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 1969?

The new moon in February 1969 is on 16 February at 16:24 UTC.