Moon Phase on April 30, 2014

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated and 1.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Illumination2%
Moon age
1.2 days
First Quarter
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for April 30, 2014

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Moon age
1.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
387,174 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About April 30, 2014

What was the moon phase on April 30, 2014?

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 30, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on April 30, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 30, 2014?

The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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