Moon Phase on February 17, 2017
On Friday, February 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 21.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, February 17, 2017
- Moon age
- 21.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for February 17, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 62.4%
- Moon age
- 21.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 403,109 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 17, 2017
What was the moon phase on February 17, 2017?
On Friday, February 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 17, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on February 17, 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 17, 2017?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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