Moon Phase on February 26, 2000

On Saturday, February 26, 2000 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 21.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, February 26, 2000

Illumination56%
Moon age
21.6 days
Last Quarter
in 0.7 days

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Moon Data for February 26, 2000

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
56.4%
Moon age
21.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
401,021 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About February 26, 2000

What was the moon phase on February 26, 2000?

On Saturday, February 26, 2000 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 26, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 19, 2000 and Monday, March 20, 2000.

Was there a new moon on February 26, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, February 5, 2000 and Monday, March 6, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 26, 2000?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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