Moon Phase on April 5, 2010

On Monday, April 5, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 59% illuminated and 21.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Monday, April 5, 2010

Illumination59%
Moon age
21.3 days
Last Quarter
in 0.9 days

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Moon Data for April 5, 2010

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
58.8%
Moon age
21.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
397,056 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About April 5, 2010

What was the moon phase on April 5, 2010?

On Monday, April 5, 2010 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 59% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 5, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 and Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Was there a new moon on April 5, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, March 15, 2010 and Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 5, 2010?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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