April New Moon 2026, the new moon in Aries for 2026

The April 2026 New Moon is on Friday, April 17. It will be the fourth new moon of 2026.

A new moon is the first lunar phase that happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average. The moon itself is not visible, though you may be able to “see” it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.

Ready to dive a little deeper into the April New Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.

Get ready for 2026’s April new moon

The April New Moon is on Friday, April 17th. It will be the fourth new moon of the year.

The April 17 New Moon is the first new moon of Spring as the first to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the year, the new moon in April will either be the first or second new moon of Spring.

When is the new moon in April for 2026?

The peak of the April new moon is 7:52 AM EDT on April 17. The moon will look fairly invisible the day before and after. The April 17 New Moon will be the new moon in Aries.

Related: Learn more about the April New Moon in 2027.

Name for the April New Moon

In 2026, the April New Moon is called the New Flower Moon because it is start of the lunar cycle for the May Full Moon.

In other years, the new moon in April will start the April Full Moon cycle, and be called the New Pink Moon.

Will there be a solar eclipse in April during the new moon?

No, there will not be a solar eclipse during the April new moon in 2026. The February new moon will have an Annular Solar Eclipse and there will be a Total Solar Eclipse with the August new moon.

Will there a new supermoon in April?

Yes, there will be new supermoon in April. The other 2026 super new moons will be during the May New Moon, June New Moon, July New Moon, and August New Moon.

A new supermoon is a new moon that nearly coincides with the closest point that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. While you cannot directly see a new moon, it may leave a larger-than usual empty space in the sky. There isn’t an official definition for how close the moon must be to the Earth to be considered a supermoon. Depending on the version you use, the moon needs to be approximately 360,000 kilometers from the Earth or closer.

Moon Phases in April 2026

Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in April, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The new moon will start the lunar cycle for the May Full Moon.

Phase	Date & Time	Season
April Full Moon 2026	Wed, April 1, 10:12 p.m. EDT	Spring
April Last Quarter	Fri, April 10, 12:52 a.m. EDT	Spring
April New Moon 2026	Fri, April 17, 7:52 a.m. EDT	Spring
April First Quarter	Thu, April 23, 10:32 p.m. EDT	Spring