Moon Phase on February 17, 2010

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated and 3.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Illumination10%
Moon age
3.0 days
First Quarter
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for February 17, 2010

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.3%
Moon age
3.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
400,374 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 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 17, 2010

What was the moon phase on February 17, 2010?

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 17, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, January 30, 2010 and Sunday, February 28, 2010.

Was there a new moon on February 17, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and Monday, March 15, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 17, 2010?

The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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