April 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 10:12 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2026
Friday, April 17, 7:52 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, April 2, 2:12 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, April 17, 11:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2026
- Full moonWednesday, April 1, 10:12 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterFriday, April 10, 12:52 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonFriday, April 17, 7:52 a.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 23, 10:32 p.m. Leo
April 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Full moon10:12 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | Last quarter12:52 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 17Fri | New moon7:52 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | First quarter10:32 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Leo |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | 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 2026?
The full moon in April 2026 is on Wednesday, April 1 at 10:12 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2026?
The new moon in April 2026 is on Friday, April 17 at 7:52 a.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 2026?
Quarter moons in April 2026: last quarter on Friday, April 10 at 12:52 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 23 at 10:32 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 2026?
In April 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 18–30. 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 2026?
In April 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: April 2–16. 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 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in April 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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