Moon Phase on February 11, 2016
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, February 11, 2016
- Moon age
- 3.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for February 11, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 11.2%
- Moon age
- 3.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 364,446 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 11, 2016
What was the moon phase on February 11, 2016?
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 11, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on February 11, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 8, 2016 and Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 11, 2016?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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