Moon Phase on April 30, 2013

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Illumination72%
Moon age
20.0 days
Last Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for April 30, 2013

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
71.9%
Moon age
20.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
366,929 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 30, 2013

What was the moon phase on April 30, 2013?

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 30, 2013?

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

Was there a new moon on April 30, 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 30, 2013?

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

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