April 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1959
Thursday, April 23, 12:13 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in April 1959
Tuesday, April 7, 10:29 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 25, UTC-4 from April 26. Full moon: Thursday, April 23, 5:13 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, April 23 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, April 22. New moon: Wednesday, April 8, 3:29 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1959: 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 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1959
- Annular solar eclipseTuesday, April 7, 10:23 p.m. Aries
- New moonTuesday, April 7, 10:29 p.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 16, 2:33 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonThursday, April 23, 12:13 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterWednesday, April 29, 4:39 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 7Tue | New moon10:29 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | First quarter2:33 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Leo |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 23Thu | Full moon12:13 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Last quarter4:39 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | 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 1959?
The full moon in April 1959 is on Thursday, April 23 at 12:13 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in April 1959?
The new moon in April 1959 is on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:29 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 Tuesday, April 7 at 10:23 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1959?
Quarter moons in April 1959: first quarter on Thursday, April 16 at 2:33 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:39 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 1959?
In April 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 8–22. 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 1959?
In April 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–6 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 1959?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:23 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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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