Moon Phase on February 15, 2013

On Friday, February 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, February 15, 2013

Illumination28%
Moon age
5.2 days
First Quarter
in 2.4 days

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Moon Data for February 15, 2013

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.2%
Moon age
5.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
395,580 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 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 15, 2013

What was the moon phase on February 15, 2013?

On Friday, February 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 15, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on February 15, 2013?

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

What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 15, 2013?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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