April 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moons in April 1961
Saturday, April 1, 12:47 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Sunday, April 30, 2:41 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in April 1961
Saturday, April 15, 12:38 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 29, UTC-4 from April 30. Full moon: Saturday, April 1, 5:47 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, April 1 still falls on the evening of Friday, March 31. Full moon: Sunday, April 30, 6:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, April 15, 5:38 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Saturday, April 15 still falls on the evening of Friday, April 14.
Every moon phase in April 1961: 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 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1961
- Full moonSaturday, April 1, 12:47 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterSaturday, April 8, 5:16 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, April 15, 12:38 a.m. Aries
- First quarterSaturday, April 22, 4:49 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSunday, April 30, 2:41 p.m. Scorpio
April 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Full moon12:47 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 8Sat | Last quarter5:16 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 15Sat | New moon12:38 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 22Sat | First quarter4:49 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Leo |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Full moon2:41 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
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 1961?
There are two full moons in April 1961: on Saturday, April 1 at 12:47 a.m. and on Sunday, April 30 at 2:41 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in April 1961?
The new moon in April 1961 is on Saturday, April 15 at 12:38 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 1961?
Quarter moons in April 1961: last quarter on Saturday, April 8 at 5:16 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, April 22 at 4:49 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 1961?
In April 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 16–29. 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 1961?
In April 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: April 2–14. 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 1961?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1961. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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