Moon Phase on February 29, 2008
On Friday, February 29, 2008 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:19 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, February 29, 2008
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for February 29, 2008
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.3%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,078 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 02:19 UTC | Feb 29, 2:19 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About February 29, 2008
What was the moon phase on February 29, 2008?
On Friday, February 29, 2008 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 29, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 21, 2008 and Friday, March 21, 2008.
Was there a new moon on February 29, 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 29, 2008?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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