Moon Phase on April 17, 2009
On Friday, April 17, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 13:37 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, April 17, 2009
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for April 17, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.8%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,425 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 | 13:37 UTC | Apr 17, 1:37 PM 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 17, 2009
What was the moon phase on April 17, 2009?
On Friday, April 17, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 17, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 9, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on April 17, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 26, 2009 and Saturday, April 25, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 17, 2009?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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