April 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2012
Friday, April 6, 3:19 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2012
Saturday, April 21, 3:19 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, April 6, 7:19 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, April 21, 7:19 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2012
- Full moonFriday, April 6, 3:19 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterFriday, April 13, 6:50 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, April 21, 3:19 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, April 29, 5:58 a.m. Leo
April 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Leo |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 6Fri | Full moon3:19 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Last quarter6:50 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 21Sat | New moon3:19 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Cancer |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | First quarter5:58 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
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 2012?
The full moon in April 2012 is on Friday, April 6 at 3:19 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2012?
The new moon in April 2012 is on Saturday, April 21 at 3:19 a.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 2012?
Quarter moons in April 2012: last quarter on Friday, April 13 at 6:50 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, April 29 at 5:58 a.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 2012?
In April 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–5 and April 22–30. 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 2012?
In April 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: April 7–20. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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