The February 2025 Full Moon was on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM EST. It was the second full moon of 2025.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the February Full Moon of 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Since February has 28 days and 29 days in a leap year, it’s not possible for February to have a blue moon. And on occasion, it doesn’t have a full moon at all, called a black moon. This happens when there are blue moons in both January and March.
Get ready for February 2025’s Full Snow Moon
The full moon in February 2025 is on Wednesday, February 12. The January full moon will be the second full moon of the year.
The February 12 full moon will be the second full moon of winter as the second full moon after the 2024-25 Winter Solstice. Depending on the December Full Moon in the previous year, the February Full Moon is either the second or third full moon of Winter. Extremely rarely the full moon in February is a seasonal blue moon.
When is the February Full Moon in 2025?
The peak of the Full February Moon will be at 8:53 a.m. EST on February 12th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The February 12 Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
Names for the February Full Moon
The February full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Snow Moon, named for the usually frequent snow that occurs at that time of the year. It’s a fitting name for a moon that’s part of the Winter season.
Other nicknames for the February full moon include the Hunger Moon, Chaste Moon, and Storm Moon. The February Full Moon Name is also an alternate nickname for the January Full Moon is also the Full Snow Moon. Sometimes the names overlap depending on the source.
Will there be a Lunar Eclipse in February?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse in February 2025. March and September will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon in February?
No, there will not be a full supermoon in February. The 2025 super full moons will be in October, November, and December.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will February be a blue moon?
No, there will not be a blue moon in February, nor any other month in 2025. There was a seasonal blue moon in 2024 and there will be a blue moon in 2026 with a second full moon in May.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases for the February Full Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the February Full Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the Full Moon began in January and ended in February.
| Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Wed, January 29, 7:36 a.m. | Winter |
| First Quarter | Wed, February 5, 3:02 a.m. | Winter |
| Full Moon | Wed, February 12, 8:53 a.m. | Winter |
| Last Quarter | Thu, February 20, 12:32 p.m. | Winter |
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The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.