Moon Phase on February 22, 2011
On Tuesday, February 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 19.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for February 22, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 76.5%
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 366,595 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 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 22, 2011
What was the moon phase on February 22, 2011?
On Tuesday, February 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 22, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, February 18, 2011 and Saturday, March 19, 2011.
Was there a new moon on February 22, 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 22, 2011?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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