Moon Phase on February 26, 2009
On Thursday, February 26, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, February 26, 2009
- Moon age
- 1.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.8 days
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Moon Data for February 26, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.3%
- Moon age
- 1.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 388,385 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About February 26, 2009
What was the moon phase on February 26, 2009?
On Thursday, February 26, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 26, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 9, 2009 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
Was there a new moon on February 26, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 and Thursday, March 26, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 26, 2009?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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