Moon Phase on February 9, 2026

On Monday, February 9, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:43 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, February 9, 2026

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 8.0 days

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Moon Data for February 9, 2026

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.4%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
403,617 km

Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on February 9, 2026, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter12:43 UTCFeb 9, 12:43 PM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About February 9, 2026

What was the moon phase on February 9, 2026?

On Monday, February 9, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 9, 2026?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Was there a new moon on February 9, 2026?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, January 18, 2026 and Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 9, 2026?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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