April 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2:08 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 8:16 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, April 11, 6:08 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, April 11 still falls on the evening of Monday, April 10. New moon: Wednesday, April 26, 12:16 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2017: 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 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2017
- First quarterMonday, April 3, 2:40 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonTuesday, April 11, 2:08 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterWednesday, April 19, 5:57 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonWednesday, April 26, 8:16 a.m. Taurus
April 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | First quarter2:40 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 10Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Full moon2:08 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 17Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Capricorn |
| 19Wed | Last quarter5:57 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 26Wed | New moon8:16 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
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 2017?
The full moon in April 2017 is on Tuesday, April 11 at 2:08 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2017?
The new moon in April 2017 is on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:16 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 2017?
Quarter moons in April 2017: first quarter on Monday, April 3 at 2:40 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, April 19 at 5:57 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 2017?
In April 2017 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–10 and April 27–30. 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 2017?
In April 2017 the Moon is waning on these days: April 12–25. 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 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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