Moon Phase on February 26, 2016
On Friday, February 26, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, February 26, 2016
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.5 days
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Moon Data for February 26, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.7%
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 405,166 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 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 26, 2016
What was the moon phase on February 26, 2016?
On Friday, February 26, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 26, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 22, 2016 and Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Was there a new moon on February 26, 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 26, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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