Moon Phase on April 17, 2012
On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated and 26.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- New Moon
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for April 17, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 13.1%
- Moon age
- 26.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 398,118 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 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 17, 2012
What was the moon phase on April 17, 2012?
On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 17, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 6, 2012 and Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Was there a new moon on April 17, 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 17, 2012?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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