Moon Phase on April 17, 2013

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 40% illuminated and 6.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Illumination40%
Moon age
6.5 days
First Quarter
in 1.0 days

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Moon Data for April 17, 2013

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
40.4%
Moon age
6.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
403,360 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About April 17, 2013

What was the moon phase on April 17, 2013?

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 17, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on April 17, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 17, 2013?

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

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