April 2006 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2006
Thursday, April 13, 12:40 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2006
Thursday, April 27, 3:44 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through April 1, EDT (UTC-4) from April 2. Full moon: Thursday, April 13, 4:40 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, April 27, 7:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2006: 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 2006 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2006
- First quarterWednesday, April 5, 8:01 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonThursday, April 13, 12:40 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterThursday, April 20, 11:29 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, April 27, 3:44 p.m. Taurus
April 2006 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Taurus |
| 2Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 4Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | First quarter8:01 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Cancer |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 9Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 10Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Virgo |
| 11Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 12Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 13Thu | Full moon12:40 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 17Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 18Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Sagittarius |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 20Thu | Last quarter11:29 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aquarius |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Pisces |
| 25Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 26Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 27Thu | New moon3:44 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | 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 2006?
The full moon in April 2006 is on Thursday, April 13 at 12:40 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2006?
The new moon in April 2006 is on Thursday, April 27 at 3:44 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 2006?
Quarter moons in April 2006: first quarter on Wednesday, April 5 at 8:01 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, April 20 at 11:29 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 2006?
In April 2006 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 2006?
In April 2006 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 2006?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2006. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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