Moon Phase on April 7, 1988

On Thursday, April 7, 1988 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated and 19.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, April 7, 1988

Illumination75%
Moon age
19.7 days
Last Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for April 7, 1988

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
74.5%
Moon age
19.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
380,878 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 Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About April 7, 1988

What was the moon phase on April 7, 1988?

On Thursday, April 7, 1988 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 75% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 7, 1988?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 2, 1988 and Sunday, May 1, 1988.

Was there a new moon on April 7, 1988?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, March 18, 1988 and Saturday, April 16, 1988.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 7, 1988?

The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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