Moon Phase on April 27, 2014

On Sunday, April 27, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated and 27.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Illumination4%
Moon age
27.7 days
New Moon
in 1.8 days

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Moon Data for April 27, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.7%
Moon age
27.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
375,918 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 27, 2014

What was the moon phase on April 27, 2014?

On Sunday, April 27, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 4% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 27, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on April 27, 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 27, 2014?

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

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