Moon Phase on April 26, 2013

On Friday, April 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, April 26, 2013

Illumination99%
Moon age
15.5 days
Last Quarter
in 6.0 days

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Moon Data for April 26, 2013

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
99.4%
Moon age
15.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
363,608 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About April 26, 2013

What was the moon phase on April 26, 2013?

On Friday, April 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 26, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Was there a new moon on April 26, 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 26, 2013?

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

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