Moon Phase on April 15, 2011

On Friday, April 15, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated and 11.7 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, April 15, 2011

Illumination90%
Moon age
11.7 days
Full Moon
in 2.6 days

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Moon Data for April 15, 2011

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
89.8%
Moon age
11.7 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Virgo
Distance from Earth
360,821 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About April 15, 2011

What was the moon phase on April 15, 2011?

On Friday, April 15, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 90% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 15, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, March 19, 2011 and Monday, April 18, 2011.

Was there a new moon on April 15, 2011?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, April 3, 2011 and Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 15, 2011?

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

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