Moon Phase on April 21, 2016
On Thursday, April 21, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 14.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, April 21, 2016
- Moon age
- 14.1 days
- Full Moon
- in 0.7 days
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Moon Data for April 21, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.5%
- Moon age
- 14.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 406,329 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About April 21, 2016
What was the moon phase on April 21, 2016?
On Thursday, April 21, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 21, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 and Friday, April 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on April 21, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 7, 2016 and Friday, May 6, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 21, 2016?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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