Moon Phase on February 16, 2012

On Thursday, February 16, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated and 24.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Illumination31%
Moon age
24.0 days
New Moon
in 5.4 days

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Moon Data for February 16, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.5%
Moon age
24.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
374,834 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About February 16, 2012

What was the moon phase on February 16, 2012?

On Thursday, February 16, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 16, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Was there a new moon on February 16, 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 16, 2012?

The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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