Moon Phase on April 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Illumination12%
Moon age
26.2 days
New Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for April 8, 2021

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.3%
Moon age
26.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
394,063 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 8, 2021

What was the moon phase on April 8, 2021?

On Thursday, April 8, 2021 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 8, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 28, 2021 and Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Was there a new moon on April 8, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, March 13, 2021 and Monday, April 12, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 8, 2021?

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

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