Notable people born on February 23

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People born on this day

NaruhitoEmperor of Japan (born 1960)Born in 1960 · View source ↗1960

Emily BluntBritish actress (born 1983)Born in 1983 · View source ↗1983

CasemiroBrazilian association football playerBorn in 1992 · View source ↗1992

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 23, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction39 %

Distance to the Moon370,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. PolycarpA 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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