April 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1988
Saturday, April 2, 4:21 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 1988
Saturday, April 16, 8:00 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 2, EDT (UTC-4) from April 3. Full moon: Saturday, April 2, 9:21 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, April 16, 12:00 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1988
- Full moonSaturday, April 2, 4:21 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterSaturday, April 9, 3:21 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. Aries
- First quarterSaturday, April 23, 6:32 p.m. Leo
April 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 2Sat | Full moon4:21 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 9Sat | Last quarter3:21 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Aquarius |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 16Sat | New moon8:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Gemini |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Cancer |
| 23Sat | First quarter6:32 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
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 1988?
The full moon in April 1988 is on Saturday, April 2 at 4:21 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 1988?
The new moon in April 1988 is on Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 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.
When are the quarter moons in April 1988?
Quarter moons in April 1988: last quarter on Saturday, April 9 at 3:21 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, April 23 at 6:32 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 1988?
In April 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1 and April 17–30. 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 1988?
In April 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: April 3–15. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 1988. 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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