April 1968 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1968
Friday, April 12, 11:52 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1968
Saturday, April 27, 10:21 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 27, UTC-4 from April 28. Full moon: Saturday, April 13, 4:52 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, April 27, 3:21 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1968: 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 1968 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1968
- First quarterFriday, April 5, 10:28 p.m. Cancer
- Total lunar eclipseFriday, April 12, 11:47 p.m. Libra
- Full moonFriday, April 12, 11:52 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterFriday, April 19, 2:35 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, April 27, 10:21 a.m. Taurus
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 1968 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Taurus |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Gemini |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 5Fri | First quarter10:28 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Cancer |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Leo |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Leo |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 12Fri | Full moon11:52 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Capricorn |
| 19Fri | Last quarter2:35 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 27Sat | New moon10:21 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
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 1968?
The full moon in April 1968 is on Friday, April 12 at 11:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, April 12 at 11:47 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1968?
The new moon in April 1968 is on Saturday, April 27 at 10:21 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. 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 1968?
Quarter moons in April 1968: first quarter on Friday, April 5 at 10:28 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, April 19 at 2:35 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 1968?
In April 1968 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–11 and April 28–30. 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 1968?
In April 1968 the Moon is waning on these days: April 13–26. 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 1968?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Friday, April 12 at 11:47 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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