Moon Phase on April 1, 2026
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 100% illuminated and 14.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Moon age
- 14.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for April 1, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.6%
- Moon age
- 14.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 391,570 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 1, 2026
What was the moon phase on April 1, 2026?
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 1, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Was there a new moon on April 1, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 19, 2026 and Friday, April 17, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 1, 2026?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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