Moon Phase on April 12, 2006

On Wednesday, April 12, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 13.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Illumination99%
Moon age
13.7 days
Full Moon
in 1.2 days

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Moon Data for April 12, 2006

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.7%
Moon age
13.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
401,884 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 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 12, 2006

What was the moon phase on April 12, 2006?

On Wednesday, April 12, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 12, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 and Thursday, April 13, 2006.

Was there a new moon on April 12, 2006?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 and Thursday, April 27, 2006.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 12, 2006?

The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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