Moon Phase on April 8, 2018
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:18 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, April 8, 2018
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for April 8, 2018
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.3%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 404,083 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 | 07:18 UTC | Apr 8, 7:18 AM UTC |
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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 8, 2018
What was the moon phase on April 8, 2018?
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 8, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, March 31, 2018 and Monday, April 30, 2018.
Was there a new moon on April 8, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, March 17, 2018 and Monday, April 16, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 8, 2018?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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