Moon Phase on April 21, 2012

On Saturday, April 21, 2012 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.2 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 07:19 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.2 days
First Quarter
in 7.9 days

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Moon Data for April 21, 2012

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.1%
Moon age
0.2 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
406,018 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on April 21, 2012, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon07:19 UTCApr 21, 7:19 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About April 21, 2012

What was the moon phase on April 21, 2012?

On Saturday, April 21, 2012 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 21, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on April 21, 2012?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 07:19 UTC on April 21, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 21, 2012?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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