Lunar Calendar for Monday, February 9, 2026
Moon in Scorpio · last quarter · lunar day 22
- 50% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 250,796 miles (403,617 km)
Feelings run deep and intuition is sharp. Scorpio days suit concentrated work and plain truth. Keep passions in hand.
Last quarter
Half of the Moon is lit again—the mirror of the first quarter. It rises around midnight and stands high in the morning sky. Tradition treats the last quarter as a time to review, release, and clear space before the next cycle.
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.
Events of the day
- 🌗 Last quarter at
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Scorpio is an intense one in tradition; feelings tend to run high.
Lunar day 22
The twenty-second lunar day is a day of wisdom: pass on experience and learn from those who have more of it.
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 reproductive organs and urinary tract.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the lower belly best. An early night and a cup of chamomile tea are the traditional measures.
Scorpio days belong to the lower belly, and lunar tradition advises against hair removal on these days.
Yarrow or lady’s mantle tea is the traditional herbal companion on Scorpio days.
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
- Carbohydrates and starches
Scorpio days belong to carbohydrates. Whole grains, potatoes, and legumes are the day’s staples, and tradition keeps bread, pasta, and rice to modest portions.
Under a waning Moon, tradition trims the carbohydrates and adds vegetables.
In the last quarter, the body is said to shed water more easily. Bitter and diuretic foods are the traditional helpers: chicory, celery, and parsley.
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: potatoes, oats, and whole-grain bread.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
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.
Scorpio days are leaf days: leafy greens, herbs, and watering get the attention. Herbalists gather herbs for the bladder and the reproductive organs on Scorpio days.
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.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: lettuce for transplants.
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 9th?
On February 9, 2026, the Moon was at last quarter, 50% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It was day 22 of the lunar cycle.
Is February 9, 2026 a full moon?
No. On February 9, 2026, the Moon was at last quarter. The nearest full moon after that date was March 3, 2026.
What day is the full moon in February 2026?
The full moon in February 2026 was the Snow Moon on February 1, 2026, at 10:09 PM UTC.
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