Notable people born on February 3

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People born on this day

Felix MendelssohnGerman composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent (1809-1847)Born in 1809 · View source ↗1809

Paul AusterAmerican novelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter (1947-2024)Born in 1947 · View source ↗1947

Simone WeilFrench philosopher, writer, and social activist (1909–1943)Born in 1909 · View source ↗1909

Alvar AaltoFinnish architect and designer (1898–1976)Born in 1898 · View source ↗1898

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 3, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction97 %

Distance to the Moon378,200 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 calendarSt. BlaiseA 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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