Moon Phase on February 21, 1998
On Saturday, February 21, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 32% illuminated and 23.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, February 21, 1998
- Moon age
- 23.9 days
- New Moon
- in 5.2 days
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Moon Data for February 21, 1998
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.8%
- Moon age
- 23.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 386,541 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 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 21, 1998
What was the moon phase on February 21, 1998?
On Saturday, February 21, 1998 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 21, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, February 11, 1998 and Friday, March 13, 1998.
Was there a new moon on February 21, 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 21, 1998?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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