Moon Phase on April 5, 2016
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated and 27.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- New Moon
- in 2.0 days
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Moon Data for April 5, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.8%
- Moon age
- 27.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 361,894 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.
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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 5, 2016
What was the moon phase on April 5, 2016?
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 5, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 and Friday, April 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on April 5, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 and Thursday, April 7, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 5, 2016?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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