Moon Phase on April 30, 1997
On Wednesday, April 30, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:37 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, April 30, 1997
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.4 days
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Moon Data for April 30, 1997
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.7%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 370,333 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 02:37 UTC | Apr 30, 2:37 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About April 30, 1997
What was the moon phase on April 30, 1997?
On Wednesday, April 30, 1997 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 30, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 22, 1997 and Thursday, May 22, 1997.
Was there a new moon on April 30, 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 30, 1997?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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