Moon Phase on April 16, 2014

On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Illumination98%
Moon age
16.0 days
Last Quarter
in 5.8 days

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Moon Data for April 16, 2014

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.4%
Moon age
16.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
380,740 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 16, 2014

What was the moon phase on April 16, 2014?

On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 16, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 and Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Was there a new moon on April 16, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, March 30, 2014 and Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 16, 2014?

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

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