Business moon calendar – April 16, 2026

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

April 16, 2026

Aries

Moon 16 April
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%

Date: April 16, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 28, 29 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 4:20 am

Moonset:   ↓ 6:05 pm

Moon Sign: Aries ♈

Element: Fire

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days

28 lunar day – until 4:20 am
29 lunar day – from 4:20 am

Moon position on April 16, 2026

On April 16 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aries ♈, according to the calendar it is the 29 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 2%. Moonrise will occur at 4:20 am and sunset at 6:05 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on April 16, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Aries ♈ ().

This day is only suitable for quick, fleeting affairs that do not require prior planning and organisation. Do not act as a strategist but as a tactician, trust your intuition more.

The middle of the day falls on the 29 lunar day ().

Put off new affairs and plans until a more suitable time. Do not believe predictions, promises and rumours, beware of deception. Concentrate on your inner world.

Current phase – Waning Crescent ().

The Moon is waning and at the same time a person's inner activity is gradually decreasing. Try not to start new projects, concentrate on the systematic solution of previously set tasks.

Influence of the day of the week – Thursday (+).

Rely more on your own strength and experience, and don't be afraid to take responsibility for solving problems and issues as they arise.

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