Moon Phase on February 24, 1996
On Saturday, February 24, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated and 5.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, February 24, 1996
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for February 24, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 33.2%
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 391,617 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 24, 1996
What was the moon phase on February 24, 1996?
On Saturday, February 24, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 24, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 4, 1996 and Tuesday, March 5, 1996.
Was there a new moon on February 24, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 18, 1996 and Tuesday, March 19, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 24, 1996?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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