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Your Moon Guide for February 2025

February’s Moon phases, including the Snow Moon on the 12th. Plus, the best times to spot Venus, Saturn, and Mars near the Moon!

An infographic showing February's moon phase times in UTC, including First Quarter (February 5), Full Moon (February 12), Third Quarter (February 20), and New Moon (February 28).
An infographic showing February's moon phase times in UTC, including First Quarter (February 5), Full Moon (February 12), Third Quarter (February 20), and New Moon (February 28).

Times and dates for the primary Moon phases in February 2025.

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When to See the Full Moon in February

February’s Full Moon is at its most illuminated at 13:53 UTC on February 12, 2025.

The Moon will appear full in the days before and after peak illumination, and is the only phase in which the Moon is up all night. Moonrise and moonset generally occur around sunset and sunrise.

We often say that the Full Moon does the opposite of the Sun. In February, it will be up for more than 12 hours in the Northern Hemisphere, while it will be up for less than 12 hours in the Southern Hemisphere.

February’s Moon Phase Times

Moon PhaseDateTime
symbol of a first quarter moonFirst QuarterFebruary 508:02 UTC
symbol of a full moonFull MoonFebruary 1213:53 UTC
symbol of a third quarter moonThird QuarterFebruary 2017:32 UTC
symbol of a new moonNew MoonFebruary 2800:44 UTC

Moon phase times in your location

Moon phases are divided into primary and intermediate: Primary Moon phases happen at a specific moment in time, while the intermediate Moon phases occupy the times in between.

Planets Near the Moon

February offers a unique opportunity to observe Venus, Saturn, and Mars close to the Moon. These planets are easy to spot next to the Moon with the naked eye.

  • Around February 1: Look to the west shortly after sunset, and you’ll spot Venus close to a young Crescent Moon. Saturn will also be close by.
  • Around February 9: Look up to find Mars very close to the Waxing Gibbous Moon. The orientation of the planets and the Moon vary slightly depending on your location on Earth.
Feb 2025: the Moon meets Mars

Explore the Moon in our Night Sky Map: Use the slider and calendar to view the Moon rise and set, and constellations, stars, and planets near the Moon.

The Full Moon in February is the Snow Moon

February’s Full Moon is known as the Snow Moon and is named after the abundant snowfall in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year.

The Full Moon in February is also known as the Hungry Moon, Bear Moon, Storm Moon, and Ice Moon. Traditional Moon names originate from Native American, Colonial American, and European sources.