Moon Phase on February 22, 2008

On Friday, February 22, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, February 22, 2008

Illumination98%
Moon age
16.1 days
Last Quarter
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for February 22, 2008

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.0%
Moon age
16.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
389,245 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 22, 2008

What was the moon phase on February 22, 2008?

On Friday, February 22, 2008 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 22, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 21, 2008 and Friday, March 21, 2008.

Was there a new moon on February 22, 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 22, 2008?

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

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