Moon Phase on February 27, 2013

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.4 days
Last Quarter
in 5.4 days

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Moon Data for February 27, 2013

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96.8%
Moon age
16.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Virgo → Libra
Distance from Earth
380,012 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 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 27, 2013

What was the moon phase on February 27, 2013?

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 27, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 25, 2013 and Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

Was there a new moon on February 27, 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 27, 2013?

The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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