Moon Phase on February 16, 2011
On Wednesday, February 16, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for February 16, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.0%
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 365,374 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.
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About the Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About February 16, 2011
What was the moon phase on February 16, 2011?
On Wednesday, February 16, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 16, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and Friday, February 18, 2011.
Was there a new moon on February 16, 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 16, 2011?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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