Moon Phase on February 19, 2016

On Friday, February 19, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 11.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, February 19, 2016

Illumination89%
Moon age
11.7 days
Full Moon
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for February 19, 2016

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
89.3%
Moon age
11.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
387,609 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About February 19, 2016

What was the moon phase on February 19, 2016?

On Friday, February 19, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 19, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.

Was there a new moon on February 19, 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 19, 2016?

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

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