Lunar Calendar April 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on April 2 (Pink Moon), and the new moon was on April 17. All times are UTC.
- 30 days
Moon calendar April 2026
| 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 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Full moon | Pink Moon in Libra | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 251,630 miles (404,960 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Capricorn · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Aries · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 224,699 miles (361,618 km) | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Leo · half of the disk lit |
Best days in April 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Apr 1, Apr 20, Apr 21, Apr 22, Apr 23, Apr 24, Apr 25, Apr 28, 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 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Apr 1 | 🌔 100% | Libra from 2:50 AM | Flower day from 2:50 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Apr 2 | 🌕 100% | Libra | Flower day | Rest day |
| Fri Apr 3 | 🌖 98% | Libra until 12:10 PM | Flower day until 12:10 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Apr 4 | 🌖 94% | Scorpio | Leaf day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Apr 5 | 🌖 89% | Scorpio until 11:31 PM | Leaf day until 11:31 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Apr 6 | 🌖 82% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Apr 7 | 🌖 75% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Apr 8 | 🌖 66% | Sagittarius until 12:04 PM | Fruit day until 12:04 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Apr 9 | 🌖 57% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Fri Apr 10 | 🌗 47% | Capricorn until 11:55 PM | Root day until 11:55 PM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Sat Apr 11 | 🌘 38% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Apr 12 | 🌘 28% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Apr 13 | 🌘 19% | Pisces from 8:55 AM | Leaf day from 8:55 AM | Skip the cut |
| Tue Apr 14 | 🌘 12% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Wed Apr 15 | 🌘 5% | Pisces until 2:03 PM | Leaf day until 2:03 PM | Skip the cut |
| Thu Apr 16 | 🌘 2% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Apr 17 | 🌑 0% | Aries until 3:57 PM | Fruit day until 3:57 PM | Rest day |
| Sat Apr 18 | 🌒 2% | Taurus | Root day | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Apr 19 | 🌒 6% | Taurus until 4:17 PM | Root day until 4:17 PM perigee | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Apr 20 | 🌒 13% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Apr 21 | 🌒 22% | Gemini until 5:00 PM | Flower day until 5:00 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Apr 22 | 🌒 32% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Thu Apr 23 | 🌒 43% | Cancer until 7:40 PM | Leaf day until 7:40 PM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Fri Apr 24 | 🌓 55% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Sat Apr 25 | 🌔 65% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Sun Apr 26 | 🌔 75% | Virgo from 1:04 AM | Root day from 1:04 AM | A precise cut |
| Mon Apr 27 | 🌔 83% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Tue Apr 28 | 🌔 90% | Libra from 9:02 AM | Flower day from 9:02 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Apr 29 | 🌔 95% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Apr 30 | 🌔 99% | Libra until 7:01 PM | Flower day until 7:01 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in April 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in April 2026
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2026
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2026
- 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 2026?
The full moon in April 2026 was the Pink Moon on April 2, 2026, at 2:12 AM UTC, in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2026?
The new moon in April 2026 was on April 17, 2026, at 11:52 AM UTC, in Aries. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in April 2026?
The principal phases in April 2026 were the full moon on April 2, the last quarter on April 10, the new moon on April 17, and the first quarter on April 24. 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 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in April 2026 include April 1, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24; for root crops, April 9 and 10. 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 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In April 2026, they include April 24, 25, 26, and 27. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.