Lunar Calendar for Friday, April 24, 2026
Moon in Leo · first quarter · lunar day 8
- 55% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 234,061 miles (376,685 km)
Leo days bring confidence and a taste for bold moves. Obstacles look smaller, and courage comes more easily than usual. Watch for pride, which grows just as fast.
First quarter
Half of the Moon’s disk is lit—the Moon has completed the first quarter of its orbit. It rises around midday and sets around midnight, so it stands high in the evening sky. Tradition reads the first quarter as a checkpoint: efforts started at the new moon get their first test.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
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Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Leo heats steadily—a good climate for big tasks and for work outdoors in the sun.
Lunar day 8
The eighth lunar day favors change and forgiveness: settle old disputes and start with a clean slate.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the heart, back, diaphragm, blood circulation, and arteries.
Under a waxing Moon, the heart and back respond best to steady, moderate movement rather than strain.
On Leo days, the back tends to complain more, and gentle exercises help, tradition says.
The heart appreciates a walk at a comfortable pace, a little breathless but never exhausted.
April is the peak of spring allergies; rinse your face and hair after time outdoors. Changeable weather calls for dressing in layers.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Leo days are protein-and-fruit days in lunar tradition. Eggs, fish, lean meat, legumes, and nuts are the day’s staples, and fruit is the traditional pick-me-up. Keep portions moderate: tradition holds that the body feels protein more strongly today, for better and for worse.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors regular, unhurried meals.
In lunar lore, the body builds up in earnest at the first quarter: minerals and vitamins are taken up well, and so are extra calories. Sweets are best kept rare.
April is the month of spinach, radishes, and the first green onions; wild garlic is at its peak. Light spring meals suit the body better than heavy dishes.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: eggs and young cheeses with watercress.
Tip of the day: yogurt with fruit for breakfast covers both of the day’s foods in one bowl.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
April is the main sowing month: carrots, beets, lettuce, and dill go outdoors, and early potatoes, cabbage, and kohlrabi are planted. Start cucumbers, squash, and zucchini indoors. Watch for late frosts; keep tender seedlings under cover for now.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Leo days are for herbs meant for the heart and circulation.
Fruit and berries picked today are at their juiciest, tradition says, and best eaten fresh.
Leo days are fruit days: tradition points the gardener to tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, berries, and the orchard. Leo is also the sign of warmth, so water well and mulch.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
Graft fruit trees.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on dill, cucumbers, and squash.
A fruit day is made for fruiting vegetables and fruit, right now especially zucchini, cucumbers, and squash.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is April 24th?
On April 24, 2026, the Moon was at first quarter, 55% lit, in the sign of Leo. It was day 8 of the lunar cycle.
Is April 24, 2026 a full moon?
No. On April 24, 2026, the Moon was at first quarter. The nearest full moon after that date was May 1, 2026.
What day is the full moon in April 2026?
The full moon in April 2026 was the Pink Moon on April 2, 2026, at 2:12 AM UTC.
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