Moon Phase on February 17, 1991
On Sunday, February 17, 1991 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated and 2.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, February 17, 1991
- Moon age
- 2.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.5 days
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Moon Data for February 17, 1991
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.4%
- Moon age
- 2.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 382,886 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About February 17, 1991
What was the moon phase on February 17, 1991?
On Sunday, February 17, 1991 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 17, 1991?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 30, 1991 and Thursday, February 28, 1991.
Was there a new moon on February 17, 1991?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 14, 1991 and Saturday, March 16, 1991.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 17, 1991?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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