Moon Phase on April 6, 2013

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated and 25.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Illumination16%
Moon age
25.6 days
New Moon
in 3.9 days

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Moon Data for April 6, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.4%
Moon age
25.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
379,278 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 6, 2013

What was the moon phase on April 6, 2013?

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 16% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 6, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on April 6, 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 6, 2013?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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