Moon Phase on April 1, 2012

On Sunday, April 1, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 9.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Illumination67%
Moon age
9.0 days
Full Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for April 1, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
66.9%
Moon age
9.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
385,360 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 1, 2012

What was the moon phase on April 1, 2012?

On Sunday, April 1, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 1, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 8, 2012 and Friday, April 6, 2012.

Was there a new moon on April 1, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and Saturday, April 21, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 1, 2012?

The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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