April 2025 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2025
Saturday, April 12, 8:22 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2025
Sunday, April 27, 3:31 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, April 13, 12:22 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, April 27, 7:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2025: 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 2025 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2025
- First quarterFriday, April 4, 10:15 p.m. Cancer
- Full moonSaturday, April 12, 8:22 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterSunday, April 20, 9:36 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, April 27, 3:31 p.m. Taurus
April 2025 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 4Fri | First quarter10:15 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Cancer |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Leo |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Leo |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 12Sat | Full moon8:22 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | Last quarter9:36 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 27Sun | New moon3:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
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 2025?
The full moon in April 2025 is on Saturday, April 12 at 8:22 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2025?
The new moon in April 2025 is on Sunday, April 27 at 3:31 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 2025?
Quarter moons in April 2025: first quarter on Friday, April 4 at 10:15 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, April 20 at 9:36 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 2025?
In April 2025 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–11 and April 28–30. 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 2025?
In April 2025 the Moon is waning on these days: April 13–26. 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 2025?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2025. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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