Moon Phase on February 17, 2008

On Sunday, February 17, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Illumination85%
Moon age
11.0 days
Full Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for February 17, 2008

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.7%
Moon age
11.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
373,137 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 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 17, 2008

What was the moon phase on February 17, 2008?

On Sunday, February 17, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 17, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 and Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Was there a new moon on February 17, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 7, 2008 and Friday, March 7, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 17, 2008?

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

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