Moon Phase on February 20, 2011

On Sunday, February 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated and 17.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Illumination93%
Moon age
17.3 days
Last Quarter
in 4.5 days

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Moon Data for February 20, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
93.0%
Moon age
17.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
359,536 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 Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About February 20, 2011

What was the moon phase on February 20, 2011?

On Sunday, February 20, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 93% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 20, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 18, 2011 and Saturday, March 19, 2011.

Was there a new moon on February 20, 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 20, 2011?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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