April 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1996
Wednesday, April 3, 7:07 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1996
Wednesday, April 17, 6:49 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 6, EDT (UTC-4) from April 7. Full moon: Thursday, April 4, 12:07 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, April 17, 10:49 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1996
- Full moonWednesday, April 3, 7:07 p.m. Libra
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, April 3, 7:09 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterWednesday, April 10, 7:36 p.m. Capricorn
- Partial solar eclipseWednesday, April 17, 6:37 p.m. Aries
- New moonWednesday, April 17, 6:49 p.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 25, 4:41 p.m. Leo
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 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 3Wed | Full moon7:07 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Last quarter7:36 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 17Wed | New moon6:49 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 25Thu | First quarter4:41 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Leo |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | 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 1996?
The full moon in April 1996 is on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:09 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1996?
The new moon in April 1996 is on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:49 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:37 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 1996?
Quarter moons in April 1996: last quarter on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:36 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 25 at 4:41 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 1996?
In April 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–2 and April 18–30. 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 1996?
In April 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: April 4–16. 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 1996?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:09 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:37 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 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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