Moon Phase on February 14, 2016
On Sunday, February 14, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 41% illuminated and 6.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, February 14, 2016
- Moon age
- 6.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.8 days
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Moon Data for February 14, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 40.8%
- Moon age
- 6.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 370,411 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 14, 2016
What was the moon phase on February 14, 2016?
On Sunday, February 14, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 41% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 14, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on February 14, 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 14, 2016?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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