April 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1981
Sunday, April 19, 2:59 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 1981
Saturday, April 4, 3:20 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 25, EDT (UTC-4) from April 26. Full moon: Sunday, April 19, 7:59 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, April 19 still falls on the evening of Saturday, April 18. New moon: Saturday, April 4, 8:20 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1981
- New moonSaturday, April 4, 3:20 p.m. Aries
- First quarterSaturday, April 11, 6:11 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSunday, April 19, 2:59 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterMonday, April 27, 6:15 a.m. Aquarius
April 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 4Sat | New moon3:20 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Taurus |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Gemini |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Cancer |
| 11Sat | First quarter6:11 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 19Sun | Full moon2:59 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Sagittarius |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Last quarter6:15 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
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 1981?
The full moon in April 1981 is on Sunday, April 19 at 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 1981?
The new moon in April 1981 is on Saturday, April 4 at 3:20 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 1981?
Quarter moons in April 1981: first quarter on Saturday, April 11 at 6:11 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, April 27 at 6:15 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 1981?
In April 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 5–18. 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 1981?
In April 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–3 and April 20–30. 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 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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