Moon Phase on February 8, 2012
On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
- Moon age
- 15.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.2 days
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Moon Data for February 8, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.4%
- Moon age
- 15.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 373,214 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 8, 2012
What was the moon phase on February 8, 2012?
On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 8, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Was there a new moon on February 8, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, January 23, 2012 and Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 8, 2012?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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