Moon Phase on April 28, 2016
On Thursday, April 28, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 67% illuminated and 20.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, April 28, 2016
- Moon age
- 20.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.6 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for April 28, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 67.0%
- Moon age
- 20.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 390,458 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
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 28, 2016
What was the moon phase on April 28, 2016?
On Thursday, April 28, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 67% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 28, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on April 28, 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 28, 2016?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.