Moon Phase on April 1, 1990

On Sunday, April 1, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 40% illuminated and 6.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, April 1, 1990

Illumination40%
Moon age
6.4 days
First Quarter
in 0.9 days

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Moon Data for April 1, 1990

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
39.8%
Moon age
6.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
371,957 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About April 1, 1990

What was the moon phase on April 1, 1990?

On Sunday, April 1, 1990 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 1, 1990?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 11, 1990 and Tuesday, April 10, 1990.

Was there a new moon on April 1, 1990?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, March 26, 1990 and Wednesday, April 25, 1990.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 1, 1990?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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