Moon Phase on April 18, 2014

On Friday, April 18, 2014 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, April 18, 2014

Illumination88%
Moon age
18.0 days
Last Quarter
in 3.8 days

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Moon Data for April 18, 2014

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.4%
Moon age
18.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
374,911 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 18, 2014

What was the moon phase on April 18, 2014?

On Friday, April 18, 2014 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 18, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on April 18, 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 18, 2014?

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

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