April 1948 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1948
Friday, April 23, 8:28 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1948
Friday, April 9, 8:17 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 24, UTC-4 from April 25. Full moon: Friday, April 23, 1:28 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, April 9, 1:17 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1948: 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 1948 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1948
- Last quarterThursday, April 1, 5:25 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonFriday, April 9, 8:17 a.m. Aries
- First quarterFriday, April 16, 2:42 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonFriday, April 23, 8:28 a.m. Scorpio
- Partial lunar eclipseFriday, April 23, 8:38 a.m. Scorpio
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 1948 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Last quarter5:25 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 9Fri | New moon8:17 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Cancer |
| 16Fri | First quarter2:42 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Leo |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Leo |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 23Fri | Full moon8:28 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | 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 1948?
The full moon in April 1948 is on Friday, April 23 at 8:28 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, April 23 at 8:38 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1948?
The new moon in April 1948 is on Friday, April 9 at 8:17 a.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.
When are the quarter moons in April 1948?
Quarter moons in April 1948: last quarter on Thursday, April 1 at 5:25 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, April 16 at 2:42 p.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 1948?
In April 1948 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 10–22. 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 1948?
In April 1948 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–8 and April 24–30. 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 1948?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Friday, April 23 at 8:38 a.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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