Moon Phase on April 16, 2023

On Sunday, April 16, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated and 25.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Illumination17%
Moon age
25.6 days
New Moon
in 3.7 days

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Moon Data for April 16, 2023

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
17.0%
Moon age
25.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
368,026 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 16, 2023

What was the moon phase on April 16, 2023?

On Sunday, April 16, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 16, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 6, 2023 and Friday, May 5, 2023.

Was there a new moon on April 16, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 and Thursday, April 20, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 16, 2023?

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

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