Moon Phase on February 3, 2017
On Friday, February 3, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 42% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, February 3, 2017
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for February 3, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.4%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 371,640 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 3, 2017
What was the moon phase on February 3, 2017?
On Friday, February 3, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 3, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Saturday, February 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on February 3, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, January 28, 2017 and Sunday, February 26, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 3, 2017?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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