Moon Phase on February 27, 2012
On Monday, February 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, February 27, 2012
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for February 27, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.9%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 404,847 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About February 27, 2012
What was the moon phase on February 27, 2012?
On Monday, February 27, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 27, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Was there a new moon on February 27, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and Thursday, March 22, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 27, 2012?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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