Moon Phase on April 18, 2010

On Sunday, April 18, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated and 4.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Illumination17%
Moon age
4.0 days
First Quarter
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for April 18, 2010

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.8%
Moon age
4.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
379,500 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 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 18, 2010

What was the moon phase on April 18, 2010?

On Sunday, April 18, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 18, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on April 18, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 and Friday, May 14, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 18, 2010?

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

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