ASTRONOMICAL MOON CALENDAR

The Moon on February 9, 2026

See how the Moon was actually illuminated, discover its zodiac position, and learn to separate astronomical data from symbolic interpretation.

Last quarter 50.4% Waning
NASA visualization of the Moon on February 9, 2026
NASA SVS scientific visualization, 12:00 UTC frame. NASA source
Phase Last quarter 269.67° from new moon
Illumination 50.4% of the visible disk
Lunar age 22.1 days into the synodic cycle
Moon sign Scorpio 20.41°
TODAY'S SYMBOLIC READING

How to read Last quarter in Scorpio

It is a symbolic moment of simplification and release. With the Moon in Scorpio, this phase takes on a symbolically intense, deep and transformative tone. The combination invites you to review a choice, close what is complete and release an unhelpful habit, with particular attention to investigation, emotional truth, release and conscious transformation.

THE CYCLE MOMENT

The phase: Last quarter

The last quarter symbolizes review, detachment and choosing what is no longer useful. Its tension invites you to create space before the next cycle.

THE EMOTIONAL STYLE

The sign: Moon in Scorpio

The Moon in Scorpio is associated with intensity, depth and transformation. Its symbolism invites recognition of what is hidden or emotionally concentrated.

May be useful for

  • review a choice, close what is complete and release an unhelpful habit
  • investigation, emotional truth, release and conscious transformation

Watch for

  • cutting something off impulsively when it needs a conscious conclusion
  • control, suspicion, extremes or defensive withdrawal

Reflection question

What can be released without losing what you have learned? Consider it through the theme of trust, depth and transformation.

This reading belongs to astrological tradition and is offered as a reflection tool. It does not describe a scientifically demonstrated causal effect of the Moon on behavior or events.

NEXT CYCLE MILESTONES

When are the next new and full moons?

Next new moon February 17, 2026, 12:01 UTC Time shown in UTC
Next full moon March 3, 2026, 11:38 UTC Time shown in UTC
MONTHLY CALENDAR

February 2026

Each day is calculated at 12:00 UTC. Hover over or focus a Moon to see its Moon sign and any ingress time into the next sign.

DATA FIRST, MEANING SECOND

How to read this page without confusing astronomy and astrology

ASTRONOMICAL MEASUREMENT

What can be calculated

Phase, illuminated percentage, waxing or waning direction, longitude and Moon sign derive from the geometry of the Sun, Moon and Earth. They are verifiable and reproducible data.

SYMBOLIC READING

What astrology interprets

Associations between lunar phases, emotions, beginnings or endings belong to astrological tradition. They can support reflection, but do not demonstrate a causal effect.

What is the terminator?

It is the line separating day and night on the lunar surface. Near it, terrain shadows are longer, making craters and mountains appear more prominent.

Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

The Moon does not change shape. We see different portions of its illuminated hemisphere as the geometry between the Sun, Earth and Moon changes.

What does waxing mean?

It means the visible illuminated fraction increases day by day toward the full moon. Waning describes the opposite path toward the new moon.