Notable people born on February 8

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People born on this day

Jules VerneFrench writer (1828–1905)Born in 1828 · View source ↗1828

James DeanAmerican actor (1931–1955)Born in 1931 · View source ↗1931

Mauricio Macripresident of Argentina from 2015 to 2019Born in 1959 · View source ↗1959

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 8, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction60 %

Distance to the Moon401,400 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. Jerome EmilianiA 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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