April 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 10:35 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 10:26 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, April 8, 2:35 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, April 23, 2:26 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2020
- First quarterWednesday, April 1, 6:21 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonTuesday, April 7, 10:35 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterTuesday, April 14, 6:56 p.m. Capricorn
- New moonWednesday, April 22, 10:26 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, April 30, 4:38 p.m. Leo
April 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | First quarter6:21 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Full moon10:35 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 14Tue | Last quarter6:56 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 22Wed | New moon10:26 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | First quarter4:38 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | 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 2020?
The full moon in April 2020 is on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:35 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2020?
The new moon in April 2020 is on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:26 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 2020?
Quarter moons in April 2020: first quarter on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:21 a.m., last quarter on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:56 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 30 at 4:38 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 2020?
In April 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–6 and April 23–30. 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 2020?
In April 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: April 8–21. 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 2020?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2020. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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