New Moon
April 28, 1987
01:35 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases April 1987: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for April 1987 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: April 28, 1987 at 01:35 AM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: April 14, 1987 at 02:31 AM UTC in Libra. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
Key Dates
New Moon and Full Moon in April 1987
Full Moon
April 14, 1987
02:31 AM UTC UTC in Libra
Full Moon in LibraCalculation Basis
Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.
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First Quarter in Cancer
Apr 6, 1987, 7:48 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Libra
Apr 14, 1987, 2:31 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
Apr 20, 1987, 10:15 PM UTC
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New Moon in Taurus
Apr 28, 1987, 1:35 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
First Quarter
in CancerDateApril 6, 1987
Time (UTC)07:48 AM UTC
Local: Apr 6, 1987, 7:48 AM UTC
SignCancer
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in CancerFull Moon
in LibraDateApril 14, 1987
Time (UTC)02:31 AM UTC
Local: Apr 14, 1987, 2:31 AM UTC
SignLibra
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in LibraLast Quarter
in AquariusDateApril 20, 1987
Time (UTC)10:15 PM UTC
Local: Apr 20, 1987, 10:15 PM UTC
SignAquarius
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in AquariusNew Moon
in TaurusDateApril 28, 1987
Time (UTC)01:35 AM UTC
Local: Apr 28, 1987, 1:35 AM UTC
SignTaurus
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in TaurusDaily Moon Lookup - April 1987
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | New Moon10% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 2 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 3 | Waxing Crescent24% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 4 | Waxing Crescent33% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| April 5 | Waxing Crescent42% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 6 | First Quarter52% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| April 7 | First Quarter61% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| April 8 | First Quarter70% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 9 | First Quarter79% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| April 10 | Waxing Gibbous86% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 11 | Waxing Gibbous92% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 12 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 13 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 14 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 15 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 16 | Full Moon93% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| April 17 | Full Moon86% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 18 | Waning Gibbous77% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 19 | Waning Gibbous66% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 20 | Waning Gibbous55% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| April 21 | Last Quarter43% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 22 | Last Quarter32% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 23 | Last Quarter22% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 24 | Waning Crescent14% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 25 | Waning Crescent7% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 26 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 27 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 28 | New Moon0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 29 | New Moon2% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 30 | New Moon6% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - April 1987
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Runs
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in April 1987, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
April 2, 1987 at 12:16 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 2, 1987, 12:16 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
April 4, 1987 at 11:33 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 4, 1987, 11:33 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
April 7, 1987 at 12:03 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 7, 1987, 12:03 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
April 9, 1987 at 11:28 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 9, 1987, 11:28 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
April 12, 1987 at 08:05 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 12, 1987, 8:05 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
April 14, 1987 at 01:40 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 14, 1987, 1:40 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
April 16, 1987 at 05:01 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 16, 1987, 5:01 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
April 18, 1987 at 07:21 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 18, 1987, 7:21 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
April 20, 1987 at 09:45 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 20, 1987, 9:45 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
April 23, 1987 at 01:01 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 23, 1987, 1:01 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
April 25, 1987 at 05:40 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 25, 1987, 5:40 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
April 27, 1987 at 12:06 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 27, 1987, 12:06 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
April 29, 1987 at 08:42 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 29, 1987, 8:42 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Moon Phases April 1987 - FAQ
When is the full moon in April 1987?
The full moon in April 1987 is on April 14, 1987 at 02:31 AM UTC UTC, in Libra. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in April 1987?
The new moon in April 1987 is on April 28, 1987 at 01:35 AM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in April 1987?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in April 1987: First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon.