Moon Phase on April 30, 2016
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.5 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 03:29 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, April 30, 2016
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for April 30, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 46.3%
- Moon age
- 22.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 379,964 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 03:29 UTC | Apr 30, 3:29 AM UTC |
Nearest New and Full Moons
About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About April 30, 2016
What was the moon phase on April 30, 2016?
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 30, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Was there a new moon on April 30, 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 30, 2016?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.