Moon Phase on April 18, 2003
On Friday, April 18, 2003 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 16.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, April 18, 2003
- Moon age
- 16.7 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for April 18, 2003
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.7%
- Moon age
- 16.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 358,766 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About April 18, 2003
What was the moon phase on April 18, 2003?
On Friday, April 18, 2003 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 18, 2003?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 and Friday, May 16, 2003.
Was there a new moon on April 18, 2003?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 and Thursday, May 1, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 18, 2003?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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