Moon Phase on April 21, 2021

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 8.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Illumination62%
Moon age
8.6 days
Full Moon
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for April 21, 2021

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
62.5%
Moon age
8.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
384,324 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About April 21, 2021

What was the moon phase on April 21, 2021?

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 21, 2021?

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

Was there a new moon on April 21, 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 21, 2021?

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

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