Moon Phase on April 5, 2022
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated and 4.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- Moon age
- 4.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for April 5, 2022
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 17.1%
- Moon age
- 4.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 401,351 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 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 5, 2022
What was the moon phase on April 5, 2022?
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 5, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 18, 2022 and Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Was there a new moon on April 5, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 1, 2022 and Saturday, April 30, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 5, 2022?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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