Moon Phase on February 23, 2023
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated and 3.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Moon age
- 3.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for February 23, 2023
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 13.9%
- Moon age
- 3.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 372,565 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 23, 2023
What was the moon phase on February 23, 2023?
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 23, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 5, 2023 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Was there a new moon on February 23, 2023?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 20, 2023 and Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 23, 2023?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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