Moon Phase on April 17, 2008
On Thursday, April 17, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 12.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, April 17, 2008
- Moon age
- 12.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for April 17, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 91.9%
- Moon age
- 12.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 394,871 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 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 17, 2008
What was the moon phase on April 17, 2008?
On Thursday, April 17, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 17, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 21, 2008 and Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Was there a new moon on April 17, 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 17, 2008?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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