Moon Phase on April 23, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated and 19.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Illumination81%
Moon age
19.0 days
Last Quarter
in 3.4 days

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Moon Data for April 23, 2019

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.4%
Moon age
19.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
388,422 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About April 23, 2019

What was the moon phase on April 23, 2019?

On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 81% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 23, 2019?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, April 19, 2019 and Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Was there a new moon on April 23, 2019?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 5, 2019 and Saturday, May 4, 2019.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 23, 2019?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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