April 2053 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2053
Thursday, April 3, 2:23 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2053
Friday, April 18, 2:48 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, April 3, 6:23 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, April 3 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, April 2. New moon: Friday, April 18, 6:48 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2053: 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 2053 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2053
- Full moonThursday, April 3, 2:23 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterFriday, April 11, 2:04 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonFriday, April 18, 2:48 p.m. Aries
- First quarterFriday, April 25, 7:03 a.m. Leo
April 2053 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 3Thu | Full moon2:23 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 11Fri | Last quarter2:04 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Capricorn |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Pisces |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 18Fri | New moon2:48 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 25Fri | First quarter7:03 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
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 2053?
The full moon in April 2053 is on Thursday, April 3 at 2:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2053?
The new moon in April 2053 is on Friday, April 18 at 2:48 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 2053?
Quarter moons in April 2053: last quarter on Friday, April 11 at 2:04 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, April 25 at 7:03 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 2053?
In April 2053 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–2 and April 19–30. 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 2053?
In April 2053 the Moon is waning on these days: April 4–17. 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 2053?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2053. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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