Moon Phase on April 30, 1998
On Thursday, April 30, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated and 4.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, April 30, 1998
- Moon age
- 4.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for April 30, 1998
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 21.3%
- Moon age
- 4.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 376,112 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 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 30, 1998
What was the moon phase on April 30, 1998?
On Thursday, April 30, 1998 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 21% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 30, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, April 11, 1998 and Monday, May 11, 1998.
Was there a new moon on April 30, 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 30, 1998?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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