Moon Phase on April 22, 2017

On Saturday, April 22, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated and 25.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Illumination20%
Moon age
25.1 days
New Moon
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for April 22, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.4%
Moon age
25.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
379,370 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.

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 22, 2017

What was the moon phase on April 22, 2017?

On Saturday, April 22, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 22, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Was there a new moon on April 22, 2017?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 22, 2017?

The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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