April 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2021
Monday, April 26, 11:32 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in April 2021
Sunday, April 11, 10:31 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, April 27, 3:32 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, April 12, 2:31 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2021
- Last quarterSunday, April 4, 6:03 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonSunday, April 11, 10:31 p.m. Aries
- First quarterTuesday, April 20, 2:59 a.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, April 26, 11:32 p.m. Scorpio
April 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 4Sun | Last quarter6:03 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Capricorn |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Pisces |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 11Sun | New moon10:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Cancer |
| 20Tue | First quarter2:59 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 26Mon | Full moon11:32 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
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 2021?
The full moon in April 2021 is on Monday, April 26 at 11:32 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in April 2021?
The new moon in April 2021 is on Sunday, April 11 at 10:31 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 2021?
Quarter moons in April 2021: last quarter on Sunday, April 4 at 6:03 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, April 20 at 2:59 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 2021?
In April 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 12–25. 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 2021?
In April 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: April 1–10 and April 27–30. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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