Moon Phase on February 20, 2017
On Monday, February 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, February 20, 2017
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.1 days
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Moon Data for February 20, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.4%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 402,668 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About February 20, 2017
What was the moon phase on February 20, 2017?
On Monday, February 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 20, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Was there a new moon on February 20, 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 20, 2017?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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