April 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1978
Saturday, April 22, 11:11 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in April 1978
Friday, April 7, 10:15 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 29, EDT (UTC-4) from April 30. Full moon: Sunday, April 23, 4:11 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, April 7, 3:15 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1978
- Partial solar eclipseFriday, April 7, 10:02 a.m. Aries
- New moonFriday, April 7, 10:15 a.m. Aries
- First quarterSaturday, April 15, 8:56 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSaturday, April 22, 11:11 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, April 29, 4:02 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 7Fri | New moon10:15 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Cancer |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Cancer |
| 15Sat | First quarter8:56 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Leo |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 22Sat | Full moon11:11 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 29Sat | Last quarter4:02 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
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 1978?
The full moon in April 1978 is on Saturday, April 22 at 11:11 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in April 1978?
The new moon in April 1978 is on Friday, April 7 at 10:15 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, April 7 at 10:02 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1978?
Quarter moons in April 1978: first quarter on Saturday, April 15 at 8:56 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, April 29 at 4:02 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 1978?
In April 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 8–21. 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 1978?
In April 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–6 and April 23–30. 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 1978?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Friday, April 7 at 10:02 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
Create a free account