Moon Phases February 1991

The full moon in February 1991 is on 28 February at 18:24 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 14 February at 17:31 UTC. Times are UTC.

Last Quarter
6 February
13:52 UTC
New Moon
14 February
17:31 UTC
First Quarter
21 February
22:58 UTC
Full Moon
28 February
18:24 UTC
Snow Moon

Why the February 1991 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 Gibbous93%
2 Waning Gibbous87%
3 Waning Gibbous79%
4 Waning Gibbous70%
5 Last Quarter61%
6 Last Quarter51%
7 Last Quarter41%
8 Last Quarter32%
9 Waning Crescent24%
10 Waning Crescent16%
11 Waning Crescent10%
12 Waning Crescent5%
13 New Moon2%
14 New Moon0%
15 New Moon1%
16 New Moon3%
17 Waxing Crescent8%
18 Waxing Crescent15%
19 Waxing Crescent24%
20 First Quarter34%
21 First Quarter45%
22 First Quarter56%
23 First Quarter67%
24 Waxing Gibbous78%
25 Waxing Gibbous86%
26 Waxing Gibbous93%
27 Full Moon98%
28 Full Moon100%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 1991?

The full moon in February 1991 is on 28 February at 18:24 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 1991?

The moon reaches full phase at 18:24 UTC on 28 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 1991 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 1991?

The new moon in February 1991 is on 14 February at 17:31 UTC.