Moon Phase on April 23, 2026
On Thursday, April 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for April 23, 2026
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 43.3%
- Moon age
- 6.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 372,399 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 23, 2026
What was the moon phase on April 23, 2026?
On Thursday, April 23, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 43% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on April 23, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and Friday, May 1, 2026.
Was there a new moon on April 23, 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 23, 2026?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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