Moon Phase on February 17, 1989
On Friday, February 17, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated and 11.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, February 17, 1989
- Moon age
- 11.9 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for February 17, 1989
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 90.8%
- Moon age
- 11.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 394,564 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About February 17, 1989
What was the moon phase on February 17, 1989?
On Friday, February 17, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 91% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 17, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, January 21, 1989 and Monday, February 20, 1989.
Was there a new moon on February 17, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 6, 1989 and Tuesday, March 7, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 17, 1989?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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