Moon Phase on April 21, 2011
On Thursday, April 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, April 21, 2011
- Moon age
- 18.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for April 21, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 84.7%
- Moon age
- 18.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 373,107 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.
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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 21, 2011
What was the moon phase on April 21, 2011?
On Thursday, April 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 21, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, April 18, 2011 and Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
Was there a new moon on April 21, 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 21, 2011?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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