Moon Phase on April 17, 2011

On Sunday, April 17, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 14.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Illumination99%
Moon age
14.0 days
Full Moon
in 0.6 days

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Moon Data for April 17, 2011

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
99.3%
Moon age
14.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
358,137 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 17, 2011

What was the moon phase on April 17, 2011?

On Sunday, April 17, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 17, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on April 17, 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 17, 2011?

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

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