Moon Phase on April 16, 1997
On Wednesday, April 16, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 9.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, April 16, 1997
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for April 16, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 66.9%
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 404,229 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 16, 1997
What was the moon phase on April 16, 1997?
On Wednesday, April 16, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 16, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, March 24, 1997 and Tuesday, April 22, 1997.
Was there a new moon on April 16, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 7, 1997 and Tuesday, May 6, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 16, 1997?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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