Moon Phase on February 26, 2023

On Sunday, February 26, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 42% illuminated and 6.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Illumination42%
Moon age
6.6 days
First Quarter
in 0.8 days

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Moon Data for February 26, 2023

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
41.8%
Moon age
6.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
390,920 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.

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 26, 2023

What was the moon phase on February 26, 2023?

On Sunday, February 26, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on February 26, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 5, 2023 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Was there a new moon on February 26, 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 26, 2023?

The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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