Moon Phase on April 20, 2023

On Thursday, April 20, 2023 the moon was a New Moon, 0% illuminated and 0.3 days old. This was the day of the exact new moon at 04:13 UTC.

New · Moon phase

New Moon

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Illumination0%
Moon age
0.3 days
First Quarter
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for April 20, 2023

Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.1%
Moon age
0.3 days
Direction
New, then waxing
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
377,188 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on April 20, 2023, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
New Moon04:13 UTCApr 20, 4:13 AM UTC

About the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from our perspective. This phase represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds for future growth.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and embracing fresh opportunities. The darkness invites introspection and planning for the cycle ahead.

Questions About April 20, 2023

What was the moon phase on April 20, 2023?

On Thursday, April 20, 2023 the moon was a New Moon, with 0% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 20, 2023?

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

Was there a new moon on April 20, 2023?

Yes. The exact new moon was at 04:13 UTC on April 20, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 20, 2023?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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