Moon Phase on April 18, 1986
On Friday, April 18, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated and 8.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, April 18, 1986
- Moon age
- 8.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for April 18, 1986
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 60.6%
- Moon age
- 8.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 391,580 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 April 18, 1986
What was the moon phase on April 18, 1986?
On Friday, April 18, 1986 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 61% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 18, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 26, 1986 and Thursday, April 24, 1986.
Was there a new moon on April 18, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 9, 1986 and Thursday, May 8, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 18, 1986?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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