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Moon phases in February 2027
February 2027 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 6 February 2027 and the full Snow Moon on 20 February 2027. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies.
Moon phases in February 2027 (UK times)
Times are calculated with astronomy-engine and shown in UK clock time (GMT or BST). They are accurate to about a minute.
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New moon | 6 February 2027 | 15:56 GMT |
| First quarter | 14 February 2027 | 07:59 GMT |
| Full moon | 20 February 2027 | 23:24 GMT |
| Last quarter | 28 February 2027 | 05:17 GMT |
The full moon in February 2027
The Snow Moon is full on 20 February 2027 at 23:24 GMT, rising over London at about 17:01.
Read the story behind the name on our full moon names pages.
Best nights for dark skies
The darkest skies this month fall around the new moon, roughly 3 February to 9 February. That is the time for meteor watching, the Milky Way and faint galaxies. In folk practice the new moon is also the traditional time to set intentions.
Day-by-day moon calendar for February 2027
Phase and illumination at midday; moonrise and moonset for London (other UK places differ by up to about an hour; see your town in our local guides).
| Date | Phase | Lit | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mon | Waning crescent | 22% | 04:39 | 11:28 |
| 2 Tue | Waning crescent | 15% | 05:35 | 12:18 |
| 3 Wed | Waning crescent | 9% | 06:19 | 13:19 |
| 4 Thu | Waning crescent | 4% | 06:51 | 14:27 |
| 5 Fri | Waning crescent | 1% | 07:15 | 15:40 |
| 6 Sat | New moon | 0% | 07:33 | 16:53 |
| 7 Sun | Waxing crescent | 1% | 07:48 | 18:06 |
| 8 Mon | Waxing crescent | 3% | 08:00 | 19:18 |
| 9 Tue | Waxing crescent | 8% | 08:11 | 20:31 |
| 10 Wed | Waxing crescent | 14% | 08:23 | 21:46 |
| 11 Thu | Waxing crescent | 22% | 08:35 | 23:03 |
| 12 Fri | Waxing crescent | 31% | 08:50 | – |
| 13 Sat | Waxing crescent | 41% | 09:09 | 00:23 |
| 14 Sun | First quarter | 52% | 09:36 | 01:47 |
| 15 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 63% | 10:15 | 03:08 |
| 16 Tue | Waxing gibbous | 74% | 11:11 | 04:21 |
| 17 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 83% | 12:27 | 05:19 |
| 18 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 91% | 13:55 | 06:00 |
| 19 Fri | Waxing gibbous | 97% | 15:29 | 06:29 |
| 20 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 100% | 17:01 | 06:49 |
| 21 Sun | Waning gibbous | 100% | 18:30 | 07:06 |
| 22 Mon | Waning gibbous | 97% | 19:55 | 07:20 |
| 23 Tue | Waning gibbous | 92% | 21:18 | 07:33 |
| 24 Wed | Waning gibbous | 84% | 22:40 | 07:47 |
| 25 Thu | Waning gibbous | 76% | – | 08:04 |
| 26 Fri | Waning gibbous | 67% | 00:00 | 08:23 |
| 27 Sat | Waning gibbous | 57% | 01:17 | 08:49 |
| 28 Sun | Last quarter | 47% | 02:27 | 09:24 |
Closest and farthest moon
- Apogee (farthest): 3 February 2027, 406,178 km
- Perigee (closest): 19 February 2027, 361,004 km
Eclipses
- Penumbral lunar eclipse on 20 February 2027, greatest at 23:12 GMT. Whether it is visible depends on the moon being above the UK horizon at that time.
Festivals on the Wheel of the Year
See our Wheel of the Year guide for traditions and ideas.
- Imbolc: 1 February
Using the moon this month
Many people keep a simple rhythm: write an intention at the new moon, check in at the first quarter, give thanks at the full moon and clear out at the last quarter. Our moon rituals guide has ideas.
Moon pieces from the shop
Questions answered
When is the full moon in February 2027?
20 February 2027 at 23:24 GMT UK time. It is traditionally called the Snow Moon.
When is the new moon in February 2027?
6 February 2027 at 15:56 GMT UK time.
What is the best night for stargazing in February 2027?
Around the new moon on 6 February, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights.
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