Moon Phase on February 9, 2017
On Thursday, February 9, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, February 9, 2017
- Moon age
- 13.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.5 days
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Moon Data for February 9, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.1%
- Moon age
- 13.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 372,439 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 9, 2017
What was the moon phase on February 9, 2017?
On Thursday, February 9, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 9, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Saturday, February 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on February 9, 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 9, 2017?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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