Moon Phases February 2005

The full moon in February 2005 is on 24 February at 04:53 UTC — traditionally called the Snow Moon. The new moon falls on 8 February at 22:27 UTC. Times are UTC.

Last Quarter
2 February
07:26 UTC
New Moon
8 February
22:27 UTC
First Quarter
16 February
00:15 UTC
Full Moon
24 February
04:53 UTC
Snow Moon

Why the February 2005 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 Last Quarter59%
2 Last Quarter48%
3 Last Quarter37%
4 Waning Crescent27%
5 Waning Crescent17%
6 Waning Crescent9%
7 New Moon3%
8 New Moon1%
9 New Moon1%
10 New Moon4%
11 Waxing Crescent9%
12 Waxing Crescent17%
13 Waxing Crescent26%
14 First Quarter35%
15 First Quarter45%
16 First Quarter55%
17 First Quarter64%
18 Waxing Gibbous73%
19 Waxing Gibbous81%
20 Waxing Gibbous88%
21 Waxing Gibbous93%
22 Full Moon97%
23 Full Moon99%
24 Full Moon100%
25 Full Moon98%
26 Waning Gibbous95%
27 Waning Gibbous89%
28 Waning Gibbous82%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in February 2005?

The full moon in February 2005 is on 24 February at 04:53 UTC, traditionally called the Snow Moon.

What time is the full moon in February 2005?

The moon reaches full phase at 04:53 UTC on 24 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 2005 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 2005?

The new moon in February 2005 is on 8 February at 22:27 UTC.