Moon Phase on April 22, 2021
On Thursday, April 22, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 9.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for April 22, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.5%
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 378,106 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 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 22, 2021
What was the moon phase on April 22, 2021?
On Thursday, April 22, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 22, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 28, 2021 and Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Was there a new moon on April 22, 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 22, 2021?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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