April 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1979
Thursday, April 12, 8:15 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 1979
Thursday, April 26, 8:15 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 28, EDT (UTC-4) from April 29. Full moon: Thursday, April 12, 1:15 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, April 26, 1:15 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1979
- First quarterWednesday, April 4, 4:57 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonThursday, April 12, 8:15 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterThursday, April 19, 1:30 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonThursday, April 26, 8:15 a.m. Taurus
April 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Cancer |
| 4Wed | First quarter4:57 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Leo |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 12Thu | Full moon8:15 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Capricorn |
| 19Thu | Last quarter1:30 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Aquarius |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 26Thu | New moon8:15 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
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 1979?
The full moon in April 1979 is on Thursday, April 12 at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 1979?
The new moon in April 1979 is on Thursday, April 26 at 8:15 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 1979?
Quarter moons in April 1979: first quarter on Wednesday, April 4 at 4:57 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 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 1979?
In April 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–11 and April 27–30. 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 1979?
In April 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: April 13–25. 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 1979?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1979. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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