Moon Phase on April 3, 2012
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- Moon age
- 11.1 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for April 3, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 85.1%
- Moon age
- 11.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 372,990 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 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 3, 2012
What was the moon phase on April 3, 2012?
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 3, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 8, 2012 and Friday, April 6, 2012.
Was there a new moon on April 3, 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 3, 2012?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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