Moon Phase on April 23, 2016
On Saturday, April 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 15.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, April 23, 2016
- Moon age
- 15.9 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for April 23, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.4%
- Moon age
- 15.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 405,240 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About April 23, 2016
What was the moon phase on April 23, 2016?
On Saturday, April 23, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 23, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on April 23, 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 23, 2016?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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