Moon Phase on February 29, 1996
On Thursday, February 29, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 10.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, February 29, 1996
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for February 29, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 79.0%
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 405,242 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 29, 1996
What was the moon phase on February 29, 1996?
On Thursday, February 29, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 29, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 4, 1996 and Tuesday, March 5, 1996.
Was there a new moon on February 29, 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 29, 1996?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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