April 1972 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1972
Friday, April 28, 7:45 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in April 1972
Thursday, April 13, 3:31 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 29, EDT (UTC-4) from April 30. Full moon: Friday, April 28, 12:45 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, April 13, 8:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1972: 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 1972 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1972
- Last quarterThursday, April 6, 6:45 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonThursday, April 13, 3:31 p.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 20, 7:45 a.m. Leo
- Full moonFriday, April 28, 7:45 a.m. Scorpio
April 1972 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Scorpio |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 6Thu | Last quarter6:45 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Capricorn |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 13Thu | New moon3:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Cancer |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 20Thu | First quarter7:45 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Leo |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 28Fri | Full moon7:45 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
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 1972?
The full moon in April 1972 is on Friday, April 28 at 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in April 1972?
The new moon in April 1972 is on Thursday, April 13 at 3:31 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.
When are the quarter moons in April 1972?
Quarter moons in April 1972: last quarter on Thursday, April 6 at 6:45 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 20 at 7:45 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 1972?
In April 1972 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 14–27. 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 1972?
In April 1972 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–12 and April 29–30. 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 1972?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1972. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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