Moon Phase on February 5, 2013

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Illumination29%
Moon age
24.2 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for February 5, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
28.9%
Moon age
24.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
367,467 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 5, 2013

What was the moon phase on February 5, 2013?

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 5, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 27, 2013 and Monday, February 25, 2013.

Was there a new moon on February 5, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, January 11, 2013 and Sunday, February 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 5, 2013?

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

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