Moon Phase on April 17, 2021

On Saturday, April 17, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Illumination24%
Moon age
4.8 days
First Quarter
in 2.8 days

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Moon Data for April 17, 2021

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.1%
Moon age
4.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
402,630 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About April 17, 2021

What was the moon phase on April 17, 2021?

On Saturday, April 17, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 17, 2021?

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

Was there a new moon on April 17, 2021?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 12, 2021 and Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 17, 2021?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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