April 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1973
Tuesday, April 17, 8:51 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 1973
Tuesday, April 3, 6:45 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 28, EDT (UTC-4) from April 29. Full moon: Tuesday, April 17, 1:51 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, April 3, 11:45 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1973
- New moonTuesday, April 3, 6:45 a.m. Aries
- First quarterMonday, April 9, 11:28 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonTuesday, April 17, 8:51 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterWednesday, April 25, 12:59 p.m. Aquarius
April 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 3Tue | New moon6:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Gemini |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 9Mon | First quarter11:28 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 17Tue | Full moon8:51 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Capricorn |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Capricorn |
| 25Wed | Last quarter12:59 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aquarius |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
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 1973?
The full moon in April 1973 is on Tuesday, April 17 at 8:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 1973?
The new moon in April 1973 is on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:45 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 1973?
Quarter moons in April 1973: first quarter on Monday, April 9 at 11:28 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, April 25 at 12:59 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 1973?
In April 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 4–16. 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 1973?
In April 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–2 and April 18–30. 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 1973?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1973. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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