Moon Phase on February 27, 2016

On Saturday, February 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 19.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Illumination81%
Moon age
19.0 days
Last Quarter
in 3.5 days

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Moon Data for February 27, 2016

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
80.9%
Moon age
19.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
405,306 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 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 27, 2016

What was the moon phase on February 27, 2016?

On Saturday, February 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 27, 2016?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 22, 2016 and Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Was there a new moon on February 27, 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 27, 2016?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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