Wedding moon calendar – April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

Cancer

Moon 23 April
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 42%

Date: April 23, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 6, 7 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 9:18 am

Moonset:   ↓ 1:52 am

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 7:41 pm)

Element: Water | Fire

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days

6 lunar day – until 9:18 am
7 lunar day – from 9:18 am

Moon position on April 23, 2026

On April 23 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 7 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 42%. Moonrise will occur at 9:18 am and sunset at 1:52 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on April 23, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).

The Moon in Cancer is one of the most auspicious periods for a marriage. Such a family will be very strong, inseparable and friendly for life.

The middle of the day falls on the 7 lunar day (+).

Newlyweds who choose the 7th lunar day for their union will become a friendly and strong family that will easily overcome all the hardships of life.

Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).

This is a favourable time for marriages based on love rather than self-interest and calculation. If you have confidence in your partner, if your feelings have been tested by time and trials, then go ahead and marry.

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

The patron saint of Thursday is the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter. There will be a constant struggle between spouses for undisputed leadership in the couple, which will eventually lead to quarrels and dissatisfaction.

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