Moon Phase on February 28, 2026
On Saturday, February 28, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 11.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for February 28, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.5%
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 373,509 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, 2026
What was the moon phase on February 28, 2026?
On Saturday, February 28, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on February 28, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Was there a new moon on February 28, 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 28, 2026?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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