April 1986 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1986
Thursday, April 24, 7:46 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1986
Wednesday, April 9, 1:08 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 26, EDT (UTC-4) from April 27. Full moon: Thursday, April 24, 12:46 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, April 9, 6:08 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, April 9 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, April 8.
Every moon phase in April 1986: 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 1986 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1986
- Last quarterTuesday, April 1, 2:30 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonWednesday, April 9, 1:08 a.m. Aries
- Partial solar eclipseWednesday, April 9, 1:20 a.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 17, 5:35 a.m. Cancer
- Total lunar eclipseThursday, April 24, 7:42 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, April 24, 7:46 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterWednesday, April 30, 11:22 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. 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 1986 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Last quarter2:30 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aquarius |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 9Wed | New moon1:08 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Gemini |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | First quarter5:35 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Full moon7:46 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Sagittarius |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 30Wed | Last quarter11:22 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | 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 1986?
The full moon in April 1986 is on Thursday, April 24 at 7:46 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, April 24 at 7:42 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1986?
The new moon in April 1986 is on Wednesday, April 9 at 1:08 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 Wednesday, April 9 at 1:20 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1986?
Quarter moons in April 1986: last quarter on Tuesday, April 1 at 2:30 p.m., first quarter on Thursday, April 17 at 5:35 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:22 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 1986?
In April 1986 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 10–23. 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 1986?
In April 1986 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–8 and April 25–30. 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 1986?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, April 9 at 1:20 a.m. and total lunar eclipse on Thursday, April 24 at 7:42 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. 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.
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