Lunar Calendar April 2025
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on April 13 (Pink Moon), and the new moon was on April 27. All times are UTC.
- 30 days
Moon calendar April 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌒 | 2 🌒 | 3 🌒 | 4 🌒 | 5 🌓 | ||
| 6 🌔 | 7 🌔 | 8 🌔 | 9 🌔 | 10 🌔 | 11 🌔 | 12 🌔 |
| 13 🌕 | 14 🌖 | 15 🌖 | 16 🌖 | 17 🌖 | 18 🌖 | 19 🌖 |
| 20 🌖 | 21 🌗 | 22 🌘 | 23 🌘 | 24 🌘 | 25 🌘 | 26 🌘 |
| 27 🌑 | 28 🌒 | 29 🌒 | 30 🌒 |
Each day links to its lunar calendar page with the phase, moon sign, and the day’s traditions; the glyph is the Moon’s sign at noon UTC.
Key dates in April 2025
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌓 First quarter | in Cancer · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Pink Moon in Libra · micromoon | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 252,452 miles (406,282 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Aquarius · half of the disk lit | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 221,898 miles (357,110 km) | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Taurus · a new lunar cycle begins |
Best days in April 2025 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Apr 2, Apr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5, Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 8, Apr 11, Apr 12, Apr 29, Apr 30
- Root crops
- Transplanting and pruning
- Haircut (Leo and Virgo days)
Traditionally, above-ground crops go in under a waxing Moon on leaf, flower, and fruit days, and root crops under a waning Moon on root days. The rules are on the planting calendar and the hair calendar.
April 2025 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Apr 1 | 🌒 14% | Taurus until 8:25 PM | Root day until 8:25 PM | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Apr 2 | 🌒 23% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Apr 3 | 🌒 33% | Gemini until 10:49 PM | Flower day until 10:49 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri Apr 4 | 🌒 44% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Sat Apr 5 | 🌓 55% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Sun Apr 6 | 🌔 65% | Leo from 4:34 AM | Fruit day from 4:34 AM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Mon Apr 7 | 🌔 74% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Tue Apr 8 | 🌔 82% | Leo until 1:39 PM | Fruit day until 1:39 PM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Wed Apr 9 | 🌔 89% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Thu Apr 10 | 🌔 94% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Fri Apr 11 | 🌔 98% | Libra from 1:11 AM | Flower day from 1:11 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat Apr 12 | 🌔 100% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Apr 13 | 🌕 100% | Libra until 1:53 PM | Flower day until 1:53 PM | Rest day |
| Mon Apr 14 | 🌖 98% | Scorpio | Leaf day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Apr 15 | 🌖 95% | Scorpio | Leaf day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Apr 16 | 🌖 89% | Sagittarius from 2:37 AM | Fruit day from 2:37 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Apr 17 | 🌖 83% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Apr 18 | 🌖 75% | Sagittarius until 2:11 PM | Fruit day until 2:11 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Apr 19 | 🌖 66% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Sun Apr 20 | 🌖 56% | Capricorn until 11:21 PM | Root day until 11:21 PM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Mon Apr 21 | 🌗 46% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Apr 22 | 🌘 35% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Apr 23 | 🌘 25% | Pisces from 5:06 AM | Leaf day from 5:06 AM | Skip the cut |
| Thu Apr 24 | 🌘 16% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Fri Apr 25 | 🌘 8% | Aries from 7:23 AM | Fruit day from 7:23 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Apr 26 | 🌘 3% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Apr 27 | 🌑 0% | Taurus from 7:16 AM | Root day from 7:16 AM perigee | Rest day |
| Mon Apr 28 | 🌒 1% | Taurus | Root day | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Apr 29 | 🌒 5% | Gemini from 6:34 AM | Flower day from 6:34 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Apr 30 | 🌒 11% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in April 2025
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in April 2025
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2025
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2025
- Moon phases
The eight phases of the Moon in order
- Moon sign today
Which sign the Moon is in right now
Frequently asked questions
What day is the full moon in April 2025?
The full moon in April 2025 was the Pink Moon on April 13, 2025, at 12:22 AM UTC, in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2025?
The new moon in April 2025 was on April 27, 2025, at 7:31 PM UTC, in Taurus. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in April 2025?
The principal phases in April 2025 were the first quarter on April 5, the full moon on April 13, the last quarter on April 21, and the new moon on April 27. Between them the Moon passes through the crescent and gibbous phases, listed for each day above.
What are the best days to plant in April 2025?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in April 2025 include April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; for root crops, April 19 and 20. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in April 2025?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In April 2025, they include April 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.