Moon Phase on April 3, 2013

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 47% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 04:37 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Illumination47%
Moon age
22.5 days
New Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for April 3, 2013

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.6%
Moon age
22.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
371,559 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 3, 2013, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter04:37 UTCApr 3, 4:37 AM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About April 3, 2013

What was the moon phase on April 3, 2013?

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 47% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 3, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 and Thursday, April 25, 2013.

Was there a new moon on April 3, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, March 11, 2013 and Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 3, 2013?

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

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