Moon Phase on February 16, 2009
On Monday, February 16, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:37 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, February 16, 2009
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.6 days
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Moon Data for February 16, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.0%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 398,809 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 | 21:37 UTC | Feb 16, 9:37 PM 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 16, 2009
What was the moon phase on February 16, 2009?
On Monday, February 16, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 16, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 9, 2009 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on February 16, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 26, 2009 and Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 16, 2009?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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