Moon Phase on April 29, 2009
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.4 days
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Moon Data for April 29, 2009
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.2%
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 366,814 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 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 29, 2009
What was the moon phase on April 29, 2009?
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 29, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 9, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Was there a new moon on April 29, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 25, 2009 and Sunday, May 24, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 29, 2009?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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