Moon Phase on February 27, 2005

On Sunday, February 27, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 17.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, February 27, 2005

Illumination89%
Moon age
17.9 days
Last Quarter
in 4.2 days

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Moon Data for February 27, 2005

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.5%
Moon age
17.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
389,334 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 27, 2005

What was the moon phase on February 27, 2005?

On Sunday, February 27, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 27, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 24, 2005 and Friday, March 25, 2005.

Was there a new moon on February 27, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 and Thursday, March 10, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 27, 2005?

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

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