April 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1987
Monday, April 13, 10:31 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1987
Monday, April 27, 9:35 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 4, EDT (UTC-4) from April 5. Full moon: Tuesday, April 14, 2:31 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, April 28, 1:35 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1987
- First quarterMonday, April 6, 3:48 a.m. Cancer
- Penumbral lunar eclipseMonday, April 13, 10:18 p.m. Libra
- Full moonMonday, April 13, 10:31 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterMonday, April 20, 6:15 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonMonday, April 27, 9:35 p.m. Taurus
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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | First quarter3:48 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Full moon10:31 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Scorpio |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 20Mon | Last quarter6:15 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 27Mon | New moon9:35 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
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 1987?
The full moon in April 1987 is on Monday, April 13 at 10:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, April 13 at 10:18 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1987?
The new moon in April 1987 is on Monday, April 27 at 9:35 p.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 1987?
Quarter moons in April 1987: first quarter on Monday, April 6 at 3:48 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, April 20 at 6:15 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 1987?
In April 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–12 and April 28–30. 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 1987?
In April 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: April 14–26. 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 1987?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Monday, April 13 at 10:18 p.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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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