Moon Phase on April 28, 1998

On Tuesday, April 28, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, April 28, 1998

Illumination6%
Moon age
2.3 days
First Quarter
in 4.9 days

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Moon Data for April 28, 1998

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.1%
Moon age
2.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
364,898 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 28, 1998

What was the moon phase on April 28, 1998?

On Tuesday, April 28, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 28, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 11, 1998 and Monday, May 11, 1998.

Was there a new moon on April 28, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 26, 1998 and Monday, May 25, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 28, 1998?

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

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