Moon Phase on February 29, 2020
On Saturday, February 29, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, February 29, 2020
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for February 29, 2020
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.1%
- Moon age
- 5.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 401,926 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 29, 2020
What was the moon phase on February 29, 2020?
On Saturday, February 29, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 29, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 9, 2020 and Monday, March 9, 2020.
Was there a new moon on February 29, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 23, 2020 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 29, 2020?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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