New Moon
April 17, 2026
11:52 AM UTC UTC in Aries
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Moon Phases April 2026: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for April 2026 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: April 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM UTC in Aries. Full Moon: April 2, 2026 at 02:12 AM UTC in Libra. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon and Full Moon in April 2026
Full Moon
April 2, 2026
02:12 AM UTC UTC in Libra
Full Moon in LibraCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Libra
Apr 2, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Capricorn
Apr 10, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
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New Moon in Aries
Apr 17, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Leo
Apr 24, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Full Moon
in LibraDateApril 2, 2026
Time (UTC)02:12 AM UTC
Local: Apr 2, 2026, 2:12 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 CapricornDateApril 10, 2026
Time (UTC)04:52 AM UTC
Local: Apr 10, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
SignCapricorn
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 CapricornNew Moon
in AriesDateApril 17, 2026
Time (UTC)11:52 AM UTC
Local: Apr 17, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
SignAries
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 AriesFirst Quarter
in LeoDateApril 24, 2026
Time (UTC)02:32 AM UTC
Local: Apr 24, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
SignLeo
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 LeoDaily Moon Lookup - April 2026
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 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 2 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 3 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 4 | Full Moon94% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 5 | Full Moon89% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| April 6 | Waning Gibbous82% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 7 | Waning Gibbous75% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 8 | Waning Gibbous66% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 9 | Waning Gibbous57% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 10 | Last Quarter47% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| April 11 | Last Quarter37% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 12 | Last Quarter28% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 13 | Last Quarter19% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 14 | Waning Crescent11% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 15 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 16 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 17 | New Moon0% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| April 18 | New Moon1% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 19 | New Moon6% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| April 20 | New Moon13% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 21 | Waxing Crescent22% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| April 22 | Waxing Crescent32% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 23 | Waxing Crescent43% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| April 24 | First Quarter54% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| April 25 | First Quarter65% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 26 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| April 27 | First Quarter83% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 28 | Waxing Gibbous90% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| April 29 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| April 30 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - April 2026
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 Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in April 2026, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
April 1, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 1, 2026, 2:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
April 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 3, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
April 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 5, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
April 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 8, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
April 10, 2026 at 11:55 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 10, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
April 13, 2026 at 08:55 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 13, 2026, 8:55 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
April 15, 2026 at 02:04 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 15, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
April 17, 2026 at 03:57 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 17, 2026, 3:57 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
April 19, 2026 at 04:17 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 19, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
April 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
April 23, 2026 at 07:40 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 23, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
April 26, 2026 at 01:04 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 26, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
April 28, 2026 at 09:03 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 28, 2026, 9:03 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
April 30, 2026 at 07:02 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Apr 30, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the April 2026 moon calendar
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Moon Phases April 2026 - FAQ
When is the full moon in April 2026?
The full moon in April 2026 is on April 2, 2026 at 02:12 AM UTC UTC, in Libra. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in April 2026?
The new moon in April 2026 is on April 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM UTC UTC, in Aries. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in April 2026?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in April 2026: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter.