Moon Phase on February 21, 2019
On Thursday, February 21, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, February 21, 2019
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for February 21, 2019
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 94.8%
- Moon age
- 16.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 361,143 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 21, 2019
What was the moon phase on February 21, 2019?
On Thursday, February 21, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 21, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Was there a new moon on February 21, 2019?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 4, 2019 and Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 21, 2019?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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