Moon Phase on February 28, 1996
On Wednesday, February 28, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 9.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, February 28, 1996
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for February 28, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 70.9%
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 404,897 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 28, 1996
What was the moon phase on February 28, 1996?
On Wednesday, February 28, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 28, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 4, 1996 and Tuesday, March 5, 1996.
Was there a new moon on February 28, 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 28, 1996?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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