Moon Phase on April 30, 2012

On Monday, April 30, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 8.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, April 30, 2012

Illumination62%
Moon age
8.5 days
Full Moon
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for April 30, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.5%
Moon age
8.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Leo → Virgo
Distance from Earth
380,579 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 30, 2012

What was the moon phase on April 30, 2012?

On Monday, April 30, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 30, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on April 30, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, April 21, 2012 and Sunday, May 20, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 30, 2012?

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

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