April 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1940
Sunday, April 21, 11:37 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1940
Sunday, April 7, 3:19 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 27, UTC-4 from April 28. Full moon: Monday, April 22, 4:37 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, April 7, 8:19 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
April 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1940
- New moonSunday, April 7, 3:19 p.m. Aries
- Annular solar eclipseSunday, April 7, 3:20 p.m. Aries
- First quarterMonday, April 15, 8:46 a.m. Cancer
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, April 21, 11:25 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSunday, April 21, 11:37 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, April 29, 3:49 a.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 7Sun | New moon3:19 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Taurus |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Cancer |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 15Mon | First quarter8:46 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Full moon11:37 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 29Mon | Last quarter3:49 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aquarius |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in April 1940?
The full moon in April 1940 is on Sunday, April 21 at 11:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, April 21 at 11:25 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1940?
The new moon in April 1940 is on Sunday, April 7 at 3:19 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, April 7 at 3:20 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1940?
Quarter moons in April 1940: first quarter on Monday, April 15 at 8:46 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, April 29 at 3:49 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in April 1940?
In April 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 8–20. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in April 1940?
In April 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–6 and April 22–30. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in April 1940?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Sunday, April 7 at 3:20 p.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, April 21 at 11:25 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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