April 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2016
Friday, April 22, 1:24 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in April 2016
Thursday, April 7, 7:24 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, April 22, 5:24 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, April 22 still falls on the evening of Thursday, April 21. New moon: Thursday, April 7, 11:24 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2016
- New moonThursday, April 7, 7:24 a.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 14, 12:00 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonFriday, April 22, 1:24 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, April 29, 11:29 p.m. Aquarius
April 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Capricorn |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aquarius |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 7Thu | New moon7:24 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | First quarter12:00 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Leo |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Leo |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 22Fri | Full moon1:24 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 29Fri | Last quarter11:29 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
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 2016?
The full moon in April 2016 is on Friday, April 22 at 1:24 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in April 2016?
The new moon in April 2016 is on Thursday, April 7 at 7:24 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 2016?
Quarter moons in April 2016: first quarter on Thursday, April 14 at 12:00 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, April 29 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 2016?
In April 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 8–21. 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 2016?
In April 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–6 and April 23–30. 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 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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