Moon Phase on April 16, 2020
On Thursday, April 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated and 23.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, April 16, 2020
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for April 16, 2020
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.0%
- Moon age
- 23.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 397,898 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 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 16, 2020
What was the moon phase on April 16, 2020?
On Thursday, April 16, 2020 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 35% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 16, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Was there a new moon on April 16, 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 16, 2020?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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