Moon Phase on April 28, 2011

On Thursday, April 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.2 days
New Moon
in 4.8 days

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Moon Data for April 28, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.7%
Moon age
25.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
405,256 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 Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About April 28, 2011

What was the moon phase on April 28, 2011?

On Thursday, April 28, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 28, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, April 18, 2011 and Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Was there a new moon on April 28, 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 28, 2011?

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

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