Moon Phase on April 21, 2006
On Friday, April 21, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:29 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, April 21, 2006
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for April 21, 2006
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.1%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 371,913 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 03:29 UTC | Apr 21, 3:29 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About April 21, 2006
What was the moon phase on April 21, 2006?
On Friday, April 21, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 21, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 13, 2006 and Saturday, May 13, 2006.
Was there a new moon on April 21, 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 21, 2006?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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