April 1950 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1950
Sunday, April 2, 3:49 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1950
Monday, April 17, 3:25 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 29, UTC-4 from April 30. Full moon: Sunday, April 2, 8:49 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, April 17, 8:25 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1950: 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 1950 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1950
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, April 2, 3:44 p.m. Libra
- Full moonSunday, April 2, 3:49 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterSunday, April 9, 6:42 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonMonday, April 17, 3:25 a.m. Aries
- First quarterTuesday, April 25, 5:40 a.m. Leo
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 1950 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 2Sun | Full moon3:49 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Last quarter6:42 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 17Mon | New moon3:25 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Cancer |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Cancer |
| 25Tue | First quarter5:40 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
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 1950?
The full moon in April 1950 is on Sunday, April 2 at 3:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, April 2 at 3:44 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1950?
The new moon in April 1950 is on Monday, April 17 at 3:25 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 1950?
Quarter moons in April 1950: last quarter on Sunday, April 9 at 6:42 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, April 25 at 5:40 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 1950?
In April 1950 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1 and April 18–30. 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 1950?
In April 1950 the Moon is waning on these days: April 3–16. 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 1950?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, April 2 at 3:44 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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