April 1976 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1976
Wednesday, April 14, 6:49 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 1976
Thursday, April 29, 6:20 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 24, EDT (UTC-4) from April 25. Full moon: Wednesday, April 14, 11:49 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, April 29, 10:20 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1976: 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 1976 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1976
- First quarterWednesday, April 7, 2:02 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonWednesday, April 14, 6:49 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterWednesday, April 21, 2:14 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, April 29, 6:20 a.m. Taurus
- Annular solar eclipseThursday, April 29, 6:23 a.m. Taurus
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 1976 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Taurus |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Taurus |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Gemini |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 7Wed | First quarter2:02 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Leo |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 14Wed | Full moon6:49 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Sagittarius |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 21Wed | Last quarter2:14 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aquarius |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 29Thu | New moon6:20 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
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 1976?
The full moon in April 1976 is on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:49 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 1976?
The new moon in April 1976 is on Thursday, April 29 at 6:20 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, April 29 at 6:23 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1976?
Quarter moons in April 1976: first quarter on Wednesday, April 7 at 2:02 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, April 21 at 2:14 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 1976?
In April 1976 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–13 and April 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 1976?
In April 1976 the Moon is waning on these days: April 15–28. 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 1976?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Thursday, April 29 at 6:23 a.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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