Lunar Calendar for Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Moon in Libra · waning gibbous · lunar day 17
- 92% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 232,639 miles (374,396 km)
The wish for harmony grows. Libra days favor relationships, beauty, and compromise. Decisions come harder than usual.
Waning gibbous
The Moon is still mostly lit, but the edge that brightened first is now fading. It rises later each evening and lingers into the morning sky. In lunar tradition, the waning weeks favor finishing, clearing, and letting go rather than starting something new.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Libra is easy and sociable, a fitting time for meetings and for work that needs a good eye.
Lunar day 17
The seventeenth lunar day is a day of joy; allow yourself company and whatever truly pleases you.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the hips, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the kidneys and hips, and a light evening meal helps the body unwind.
On Libra days, tradition says the kidneys are more sensitive to cold, so keep the lower back warm.
Sit evenly, without crossing the legs for long; the hips appreciate it.
February is the height of cold and flu season: sleep enough, eat fermented vegetables and citrus, and air out the rooms briefly but thoroughly.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Libra days belong to fats and oils. Tradition favors good fats such as nuts, seeds, and fish, and advises caution with fried food, which can feel heavy today.
With the Moon waning, tradition favors plenty of plain water or unsweetened nettle tea.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
February still draws on the winter pantry: sauerkraut, beets, carrots, and dried fruit. Sprouts on the windowsill are the first fresh vegetable of the year.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: nuts, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed oil.
Tip of the day: a spoonful of good cold-pressed oil, flaxseed or olive, on a salad; tradition says the body makes the best use of fats today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
February starts the seedlings: on a warm windowsill sow peppers, which germinate best at 77–82°F (25–28°C), and the first tomatoes, which are content with 68–77°F (20–25°C). Finish pruning fruit trees on frost-free days and get the cold frame ready. Check tools and potting mix; the season is close.
Libra days are flower days: roses, bulbs, and flowering vegetables such as broccoli get the attention.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
A waning Moon in winter favors houseplants: repot them, remove dry leaves, and in the cellar you can prepare rootstocks and scions for grafting.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is February 23rd?
On February 23, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 92% lit, in the sign of Libra. It is day 17 of the lunar cycle.
Is February 23, 2027 a full moon?
No. On February 23, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is March 22, 2027.
What day is the full moon in February 2027?
The full moon in February 2027 is the Snow Moon on February 20, 2027, at 11:24 PM UTC.
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