Moon Phase on February 28, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated and 8.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Moon age
- 8.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for February 28, 2023
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 61.4%
- Moon age
- 8.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 400,201 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About February 28, 2023
What was the moon phase on February 28, 2023?
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 61% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 28, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 5, 2023 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Was there a new moon on February 28, 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 28, 2023?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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