April 17, 2026 Date: April 17, 2026 Day of the week: Friday Moon age: 29, 30, 1 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 4:34 am Moonset: ↓ 7:35 pm Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 3:59 pm) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: NEW MOON at 11:54:18 Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
29 lunar day – until 4:34 am
30 lunar day – from 4:34 am until 11:54 am
1 lunar day – from 11:54 am
On April 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the NEW MOON at 11:54:18 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aries ♈, according to the calendar it is the 1 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 0%. Moonrise will occur at 4:34 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, so the couple who wed on this day will be the first in everything. There is a downside to being the first, however - you will often find yourself wondering who is in charge in the family.
It is a good time to apply to the registry office and start preparing for the wedding. It is better not to plan a formal ceremony on this day.
It is better to postpone the registration and wedding ceremony until a more suitable time. Consider your options before making a final decision.
Friday is under the patronage of Venus and is therefore the best time to enter into a marriage. The family will be strong and happy for many decades.