April 2015 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2015
Saturday, April 4, 8:06 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in April 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2:57 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, April 4, 12:06 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, April 18, 6:57 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2015: 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 2015 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2015
- Total lunar eclipseSaturday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. Libra
- Full moonSaturday, April 4, 8:06 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterSaturday, April 11, 11:45 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonSaturday, April 18, 2:57 p.m. Aries
- First quarterSaturday, April 25, 7:55 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 2015 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Full moon8:06 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Sagittarius |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Last quarter11:45 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 18Sat | New moon2:57 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | First quarter7:55 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | 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 2015?
The full moon in April 2015 is on Saturday, April 4 at 8:06 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 2015?
The new moon in April 2015 is on Saturday, April 18 at 2:57 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.
When are the quarter moons in April 2015?
Quarter moons in April 2015: last quarter on Saturday, April 11 at 11:45 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, April 25 at 7:55 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 2015?
In April 2015 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–3 and April 19–30. 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 2015?
In April 2015 the Moon is waning on these days: April 5–17. 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 2015?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 a.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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