Moon Phase on February 20, 1998

On Friday, February 20, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 23.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, February 20, 1998

Illumination42%
Moon age
23.0 days
New Moon
in 6.2 days

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Moon Data for February 20, 1998

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
41.6%
Moon age
23.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
392,208 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 20, 1998

What was the moon phase on February 20, 1998?

On Friday, February 20, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 20, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, February 11, 1998 and Friday, March 13, 1998.

Was there a new moon on February 20, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, January 28, 1998 and Thursday, February 26, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 20, 1998?

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

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