Full moon February 2027, the Snow MoonFebruary 20-21
23:24 UTCYour time: Saturday, February 20, 23:24 UTC363,296km away32.9′disc size+5.8%vs 2027 average2/12of the year
- New moonFeb 6 · 15:56
- First quarterFeb 14 · 07:59
- Full moonFeb 20 · 23:24
- Last quarterFeb 28 · 05:17
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The Snow Moon of 2027 comes with a penumbral lunar eclipse, a subtle dimming that most people will not notice. It is full on February 20 in the Americas and the UK, and on February 21 in India and Australia. The Snow Moon is exactly full at 23:24 UTC on Saturday, February 20, 2027, which is February 20 in the US and the UK and February 21 in India and Australia.
What time is the full moon in February 2027?
A full moon is one instant for the whole planet: the moment the Moon stands exactly opposite the Sun. The clock time depends on your time zone, and this month even the date does.
| Where | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| UTC (world reference) | Sat, Feb 20 · 23:24 UTC |
| Hawaii | Sat, Feb 20 · 13:24 HST |
| Los Angeles, Seattle | Sat, Feb 20 · 15:24 PST |
| Denver, Salt Lake City | Sat, Feb 20 · 16:24 MST |
| Chicago, Winnipeg | Sat, Feb 20 · 17:24 CST |
| New York, Toronto | Sat, Feb 20 · 18:24 EST |
| London, Dublin | Sat, Feb 20 · 23:24 GMT |
| Lagos | Sun, Feb 21 · 00:24 WAT |
| Johannesburg, Cape Town | Sun, Feb 21 · 01:24 SAST |
| New Delhi, Mumbai | Sun, Feb 21 · 04:54 IST |
| Singapore, Manila, Perth | Sun, Feb 21 · 07:24 UTC+8 |
| Sydney, Melbourne | Sun, Feb 21 · 10:24 AEDT |
| Auckland, Wellington | Sun, Feb 21 · 12:24 NZDT |
Your time zone (detected in your browser): Saturday, February 20, 23:24 UTC. Highlighted dates fall on a different calendar day than in UTC.
When does the Snow Moon rise?
On the night of a full moon the Moon rises in the east around sunset and sets in the west around sunrise. The table shows the evening to watch in each city, in local time. In Lagos it climbs to 87° above the horizon, in Auckland only 46°.
| City | Evening | Sunset | Moonrise | Highest | Altitude | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Sat, Feb 20 | 18:31 | 18:42 | 01:07 | 75° | 07:27 |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:41 | 17:45 | 00:23 | 63° | 06:50 |
| Denver | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:41 | 17:44 | 00:28 | 57° | 07:00 |
| Chicago | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:29 | 17:28 | 00:16 | 55° | 06:51 |
| New York | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:36 | 17:32 | 00:20 | 57° | 06:54 |
| Toronto | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:54 | 17:51 | 00:42 | 54° | 07:19 |
| London | Sat, Feb 20 | 17:24 | 17:01 | 00:14 | 47° | 07:06 |
| Lagos | Sat, Feb 20 | 18:58 | 18:42 | 00:59 | 87° | 07:15 |
| Johannesburg | Sat, Feb 20 | 18:46 | 18:29 | 00:17 | 53° | 06:12 |
| New Delhi | Sun, Feb 21 | 18:15 | 18:49 | 01:14 | 65° | 07:31 |
| Singapore | Sun, Feb 21 | 19:20 | 19:42 | 01:54 | 87° | 08:06 |
| Manila | Sun, Feb 21 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 00:43 | 80° | 06:58 |
| Sydney | Sun, Feb 21 | 19:41 | 19:46 | 01:38 | 50° | 07:39 |
| Auckland | Sun, Feb 21 | 20:11 | 20:12 | 02:00 | 46° | 07:59 |
In the sky
What you’ll see.
This full moon brings a penumbral lunar eclipse, when the moon slides through the pale outer part of Earth’s shadow. The dimming is faint and most people will not notice it. It is visible from the night side of Earth, roughly Europe, Africa and Asia. There is no total or partial lunar eclipse in 2027, so no blood moon this year. In the northern hemisphere the late winter moon still rides fairly high, rising in the east around sunset. At 363,296 kilometers it counts as a supermoon only under the broadest definition, and it will look like an ordinary bright full moon. It also falls near the middle of Ramadan and around the Lantern Festival that closes Chinese New Year celebrations.
Penumbral lunar eclipse. The eclipse peaks at 23:12 UTC, when the Moon is above the horizon in New York, Toronto, London, Lagos, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Singapore. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly. See all eclipses of 2027.
Supermoon. At 363,296 km this full moon is within 90% of perigee for its orbit (threshold 365,424 km). Which full moons of 2027 count as supermoons.
How big and how bright?
The Snow Moon is 363,296 km from Earth. Its disc measures 32.9 arcminutes against a 2027 average of 31.1, which is 5.8% larger than average. The eye barely notices; a photo with the same lens does.
| Full moon | Distance | Disc | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Moon | 357,635 km | 33.4′ | +7.5% |
| Snow Moon | 363,296 km | 32.9′ | +5.8% |
| Worm Moon | 372,518 km | 32.1′ | +3.2% |
| Pink Moon | 383,421 km | 31.1′ | +0.2% |
| Flower Moon | 393,893 km | 30.3′ | −2.4% |
| Strawberry Moon | 401,943 km | 29.7′ | −4.4% |
| Buck Moon | 405,968 km | 29.4′ | −5.4% |
| Sturgeon Moon | 405,069 km | 29.5′ | −5.1% |
| Harvest Moon | 399,341 km | 29.9′ | −3.8% |
| Hunter’s Moon | 389,926 km | 30.6′ | −1.4% |
| Beaver Moon | 378,754 km | 31.5′ | +1.5% |
| Cold Moon | 368,131 km | 32.5′ | +4.4% |
The nights around it
- Wed, Feb 1787.5%
- Thu, Feb 1894.3%
- Fri, Feb 1998.6%
- Sat, Feb 20 (full)100%
- Sun, Feb 2198.6%
- Mon, Feb 2294.5%
- Tue, Feb 2388.4%
Illuminated share of the disc at the same UTC time each day.
The name
Why it’s called the Snow Moon.
Snow Moon is the traditional North American name for the February full moon, listed in the Old Farmer’s Almanac alongside names drawn from Native American, Colonial American and European sources. It refers to the heavy snow that often falls in February across the northern United States and Canada. Hunger Moon points to the hardship of late winter, when food stores ran low and hunting was difficult. Storm Moon and Bone Moon are also in use. Like the other traditional names, it describes northern hemisphere seasons and says little about a February night south of the equator.
Other names: Hunger Moon, Storm Moon, Bone Moon.
Southern hemisphere
In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
South of the equator February is late summer, so this full moon lines up seasonally with the northern hemisphere’s Sturgeon Moon of August. From Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America it crosses the northern sky at a moderate height, climbing a little higher each month as autumn and winter approach. South Africa is on the night side of Earth for the eclipse, while in eastern Australia and New Zealand it takes place in daylight, with the moon below the horizon.
Astrology
Full moon in Virgo: what it means.
In astrology, the full moon in Virgo faces the sun in Pisces, and the pairing is read as a conversation between order and surrender. Virgo is the sign of practical care, useful work, routines and details done well. Pisces sits opposite: imagination, compassion and the art of letting go. Under this full moon, the tradition suggests looking honestly at where perfectionism is wearing you down and where a little more structure would actually help. An eclipse on a full moon is often treated as a stronger marker for endings, so astrologers see it as a natural moment to finish or release something that has dragged on for too long.
Rituals
Three rituals for the Snow Moon.
- Clear one small space Choose a single drawer, shelf or folder and sort it completely. Keep what you use, pass on what someone else could use and let go of the rest. One job fully finished is very much in the Virgo spirit.
- Drop one obligation Look through your regular week and find one recurring task, meeting or commitment that costs more than it gives. Cancel it, shorten it or hand it over, then notice how the following days feel.
- Take five quiet minutes under the moon Go outside on either evening around the full moon and spend five minutes simply looking up, with your phone put away. Let your breathing slow down and name one thing, silently or out loud, that you are ready to finish.
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FAQ
The February 2027 full moon, answered.
What time is the full moon in February 2027?
The Snow Moon is exactly full at 23:24 UTC on Saturday, February 20, 2027. That is 18:24 EST in New York (February 20), 23:24 GMT in London (February 20), 04:54 IST in India (February 21) and 10:24 AEDT in Sydney (February 21).
Which night should I look at the Snow Moon?
The exact moment falls on February 20 in the US and the UK and February 21 in India and Australia, so the date depends on where you live. For viewing it hardly matters: the moon looks full to the eye on the evening before and the evening after, rising in the east around sunset.
Is there a lunar eclipse in February 2027?
Yes. The Snow Moon of February 2027 coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse, when the moon passes through the faint outer edge of Earth’s shadow. The dimming is so slight that most people will not notice it. It can be seen from the night side of Earth, roughly Europe, Africa and Asia. It is not a blood moon, since 2027 has no total or partial lunar eclipse.
What date is the full moon in February 2027?
The Snow Moon of February 2027 falls on Saturday, February 20 in the United States, Canada and the UK, and on Sunday, February 21 in India, Australia and New Zealand, depending on the time zone. The moon looks full to the eye on both evenings, so either night works well for watching it rise.
Is the February 2027 full moon a supermoon?
Only under the broadest definition. The Snow Moon of February 2027 is about 363,296 kilometers from Earth, which falls inside the loose 90 percent rule some sources use for supermoons, but it is noticeably farther away than January’s true supermoon. To the eye it will look like a normal bright full moon.