Date
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Full Moon February 2027
The Full Moon in February 2027 occurs on Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 00:24 CET and is in the sign of Virgo ♍.
Full Moon February 2027 — All Details
Time
00:24 CET
Moon Name
Snow Moon
Zodiac Sign
Virgo ♍
Next New Moon
March 8, 2027
Full Moon February 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this Full Moon special
This Full Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on February 20, 2027, the Moon is only about 363,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 361,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 2nd closest of 12 Full Moons; it is about 6,000 km farther away than the Full Moon of January (358,000 km) and about 9,000 km closer than the one of March (373,000 km).
Observing from London
In London the Moon rises on February 20 at 17:06 GMT and sets the following morning at 07:15; the Sun sets at 17:23 and rises the next morning at 07:04. The Full Moon is therefore above the horizon all night long. Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
This Full Moon coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Observing Full Moon February 2027
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Snow Moon: Name & Folklore
Snow Moon — named for the heavy late-winter snowfalls typical of February. An older European name is the Storm Moon.
Tip for February 2027
Snow reflects moonlight: a clear February full moon is bright enough to photograph winter landscapes without artificial light — a tripod and 1–2 s exposure suffice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon February 2027
When is the Full Moon in February 2027?
Sunday, February 21, 2027, at exactly 00:24 CET. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of February 2027?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Virgo ♍.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of February 2027?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in February is on March 8, 2027.
Why is the February full moon called “Snow Moon”?
Snow Moon — named for the heavy late-winter snowfalls typical of February. An older European name is the Storm Moon.
Is the Full Moon of February 2027 a supermoon?
This Full Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on February 20, 2027, the Moon is only about 363,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 361,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 2nd closest of 12 Full Moons; it is about 6,000 km farther away than the Full Moon of January (358,000 km) and about 9,000 km closer than the one of March (373,000 km).