Moon Phase on April 9, 2020

On Thursday, April 9, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 16.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Illumination97%
Moon age
16.4 days
Last Quarter
in 5.5 days

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Moon Data for April 9, 2020

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96.9%
Moon age
16.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
359,864 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 9, 2020

What was the moon phase on April 9, 2020?

On Thursday, April 9, 2020 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 9, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Was there a new moon on April 9, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 and Thursday, April 23, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 9, 2020?

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

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