Moon Phase on April 28, 2017
On Friday, April 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, April 28, 2017
- Moon age
- 2.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for April 28, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 6.1%
- Moon age
- 2.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 359,906 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About April 28, 2017
What was the moon phase on April 28, 2017?
On Friday, April 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 28, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
Was there a new moon on April 28, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Thursday, May 25, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 28, 2017?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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