Moon Phase on April 23, 2014

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 37% illuminated and 23.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Illumination37%
Moon age
23.4 days
New Moon
in 5.8 days

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Moon Data for April 23, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
36.8%
Moon age
23.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
369,814 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About April 23, 2014

What was the moon phase on April 23, 2014?

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 37% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 23, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on April 23, 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 23, 2014?

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

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