Moon Phase on April 16, 2024
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 57% illuminated and 8.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 7.5 days
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Moon Data for April 16, 2024
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 57.0%
- Moon age
- 8.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 398,646 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 16, 2024
What was the moon phase on April 16, 2024?
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 57% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 16, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, March 25, 2024 and Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Was there a new moon on April 16, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, April 8, 2024 and Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 16, 2024?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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