Moon Phase on April 6, 2010

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:37 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Illumination49%
Moon age
22.2 days
New Moon
in 8.0 days

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Moon Data for April 6, 2010

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.2%
Moon age
22.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
400,822 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

Principal moon phase on April 6, 2010, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter09:37 UTCApr 6, 9:37 AM UTC

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 6, 2010

What was the moon phase on April 6, 2010?

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 6, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on April 6, 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 6, 2010?

The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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