Moon Phase on February 26, 2026
On Thursday, February 26, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 9.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for February 26, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.0%
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 370,710 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 26, 2026
What was the moon phase on February 26, 2026?
On Thursday, February 26, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 26, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Was there a new moon on February 26, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and Thursday, March 19, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on February 26, 2026?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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