Moon Phase on April 24, 2009

On Friday, April 24, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, April 24, 2009

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.8 days
New Moon
in 0.6 days

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Moon Data for April 24, 2009

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
0.7%
Moon age
28.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
374,299 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 Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About April 24, 2009

What was the moon phase on April 24, 2009?

On Friday, April 24, 2009 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 24, 2009?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 9, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Was there a new moon on April 24, 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 24, 2009?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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