That time has past
On December 3, 2010, the phase of the moon was a waxing crescent. This means that the moon was transitioning from a new moon to a first quarter moon, with only a small portion of its surface illuminated.
The phase of the Moon becoming a NEW MOON.. It is celebrated at night.
The New Moon always occurs very close to the moon's "new moon" phase.
full moon phase
IT can only occur at FULL MOON.
The moon phase on April 2nd varies each year. To determine the moon phase for a specific year, you would need to consult a lunar calendar or a moon phase tracking website.
In a new moon
A full moon.
New Moon
A lunar eclipse can occur only during a full moon phase, when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon.
At 12:00 noon Eastern Time on March 8, 2010, the moon will be 39.4% illuminated and shrinking. That's a fat but waning crescent.
Only at the Full phase.