Moon Phase on February 16, 2018
On Friday, February 16, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 0% illuminated and 0.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, February 16, 2018
- Moon age
- 0.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 6.8 days
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Moon Data for February 16, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.4%
- Moon age
- 0.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 396,728 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 16, 2018
What was the moon phase on February 16, 2018?
On Friday, February 16, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 16, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 and Friday, March 2, 2018.
Was there a new moon on February 16, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 15, 2018 and Saturday, March 17, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 16, 2018?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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