Moon Phase on February 8, 2011
On Tuesday, February 8, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.8 days
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Moon Data for February 8, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.5%
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 404,695 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 8, 2011
What was the moon phase on February 8, 2011?
On Tuesday, February 8, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 8, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and Friday, February 18, 2011.
Was there a new moon on February 8, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 3, 2011 and Friday, March 4, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 8, 2011?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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