Moon Phase on April 20, 2006
On Thursday, April 20, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 57% illuminated and 21.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, April 20, 2006
- Moon age
- 21.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for April 20, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 57.3%
- Moon age
- 21.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 375,500 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 20, 2006
What was the moon phase on April 20, 2006?
On Thursday, April 20, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 57% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 20, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 13, 2006 and Saturday, May 13, 2006.
Was there a new moon on April 20, 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 20, 2006?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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