The lunar phase on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 will be a Waxing Crescent. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon will be 28% illuminated, 5.2 days old, and 18% of the way through the lunar cycle.
During the Waxing Crescent phase, the illuminated sliver continues to grow. The moon begins to rise slightly later than the sun with each passing night.
| Date: | April 21, 2026 |
| Moon Phase: | Waxing Crescent |
| Illumination: | 28% |
| Age: | 5.2 Days |
| Longitude: | 96.0° |
| Moon Sign: | Cancer ♋ |
The next Full Moon will be on Friday, May 1, 2026 (Flower Moon), and the next New Moon will be on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of April 2026.
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