Moon Phase on April 2, 2019

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Illumination8%
Moon age
26.9 days
New Moon
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for April 2, 2019

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.7%
Moon age
26.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
404,502 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 2, 2019

What was the moon phase on April 2, 2019?

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 2, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 21, 2019 and Friday, April 19, 2019.

Was there a new moon on April 2, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 and Friday, April 5, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 2, 2019?

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

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