Moon Phase on February 20, 2016
On Saturday, February 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, February 20, 2016
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for February 20, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.8%
- Moon age
- 12.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 390,943 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 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 20, 2016
What was the moon phase on February 20, 2016?
On Saturday, February 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 20, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and Monday, February 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on February 20, 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 20, 2016?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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