Moon Phase on February 1, 1997

On Saturday, February 1, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 43% illuminated and 22.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, February 1, 1997

Illumination43%
Moon age
22.8 days
New Moon
in 6.1 days

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Moon Data for February 1, 1997

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.1%
Moon age
22.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
385,434 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About February 1, 1997

What was the moon phase on February 1, 1997?

On Saturday, February 1, 1997 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 1, 1997?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 23, 1997 and Saturday, February 22, 1997.

Was there a new moon on February 1, 1997?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, January 9, 1997 and Friday, February 7, 1997.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 1, 1997?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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