Moon Phase on April 20, 2026
On Monday, April 20, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated and 3.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, April 20, 2026
- Moon age
- 3.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for April 20, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.9%
- Moon age
- 3.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 362,716 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About April 20, 2026
What was the moon phase on April 20, 2026?
On Monday, April 20, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 20, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and Friday, May 1, 2026.
Was there a new moon on April 20, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on April 20, 2026?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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