Moon Phase on April 8, 2008

On Tuesday, April 8, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated and 2.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Illumination8%
Moon age
2.7 days
First Quarter
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for April 8, 2008

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
8.1%
Moon age
2.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
361,447 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 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 8, 2008

What was the moon phase on April 8, 2008?

On Tuesday, April 8, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 8, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 21, 2008 and Sunday, April 20, 2008.

Was there a new moon on April 8, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 6, 2008 and Monday, May 5, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 8, 2008?

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

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