Moon Phase on April 30, 2026
On Thursday, April 30, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Moon age
- 13.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.2 days
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Moon Data for April 30, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.5%
- Moon age
- 13.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 398,983 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 30, 2026
What was the moon phase on April 30, 2026?
On Thursday, April 30, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 30, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and Friday, May 1, 2026.
Was there a new moon on April 30, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 30, 2026?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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