Moon Phase on February 16, 1997
On Sunday, February 16, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 9.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, February 16, 1997
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for February 16, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 71.0%
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 396,142 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 16, 1997
What was the moon phase on February 16, 1997?
On Sunday, February 16, 1997 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 16, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 23, 1997 and Saturday, February 22, 1997.
Was there a new moon on February 16, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, February 7, 1997 and Sunday, March 9, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 16, 1997?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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