Notable people born on February 12

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People born on this day

Abraham Lincolnpresident of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)Born in 1809 · View source ↗1809

Charles DarwinEnglish naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)Born in 1809 · View source ↗1809

Christina RicciAmerican actress (born 1980)Born in 1980 · View source ↗1980

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 12, 2026

Moon phaseWaning crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction23 %

Distance to the Moon402,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSts. Saturninus and CompanionsA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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