The lunar phase on Sunday, April 27, 2025 was a New Moon. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 0% illuminated, 0.4 days old, and 1% of the way through the lunar cycle.
The New Moon marks the beginning of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon appears invisible from the earth, and the moon rises and sets with the sun.
| Date: | April 27, 2025 |
| Moon Phase: | New Moon |
| Illumination: | 0% |
| Age: | 0.4 Days |
| Longitude: | 42.7° |
| Moon Sign: | Taurus ♉ |
The next Full Moon was on Monday, May 12, 2025 (Flower Moon), and the next New Moon was on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The Moon on April 27, 2025
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Moon was passing through the zodiac sign of Taurus ♉ — a placement linked with comfort, steadiness, and a love of the senses.
The following full moon, the Flower Moon, came 14 days later, and the next new moon arrived in 29 days.
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of April 2025.
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