Moon Phase on April 19, 2012

On Thursday, April 19, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated and 27.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Illumination3%
Moon age
27.9 days
New Moon
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for April 19, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Moon age
27.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
403,327 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 19, 2012

What was the moon phase on April 19, 2012?

On Thursday, April 19, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 19, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 6, 2012 and Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Was there a new moon on April 19, 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 19, 2012?

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

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