Moon Phase on April 30, 1996
On Tuesday, April 30, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 11.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, April 30, 1996
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for April 30, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 89.7%
- Moon age
- 11.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 387,017 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 30, 1996
What was the moon phase on April 30, 1996?
On Tuesday, April 30, 1996 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 April 30, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 4, 1996 and Friday, May 3, 1996.
Was there a new moon on April 30, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 and Friday, May 17, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 30, 1996?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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