Moon Phase on April 22, 2023

On Saturday, April 22, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated and 2.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Illumination6%
Moon age
2.4 days
First Quarter
in 5.4 days

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Moon Data for April 22, 2023

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.3%
Moon age
2.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus → Gemini
Distance from Earth
386,372 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 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 22, 2023

What was the moon phase on April 22, 2023?

On Saturday, April 22, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 6% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on April 22, 2023?

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

Was there a new moon on April 22, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and Friday, May 19, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 22, 2023?

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

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