Moon Phase on Sunday, April 12, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 27%
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- Moonrise
- 3:56 AM
- Moonset
- 2:16 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, 27% illuminated and 24.6 days old. Only a thin, shrinking sliver is lit, on the left side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
The Moon is a waning crescent moon on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (27% lit). It rises in the early morning hours, shortly before the Sun, so look low in the east before dawn. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:56 AM.
Viewing tips
Nights are nearly moonless, which makes this an excellent time for deep-sky observing and meteor showers. For the crescent itself, look east about an hour before sunrise.
The next major phase is the New Moon on April 17 at 7:52 AM EDT, 5 days from now.
The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026. See the Flower Moon page for times in every US time zone.
The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Sunday, April 12, 2026?
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Moon is a waning crescent moon, about 27% illuminated and 24.6 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on April 12 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 3:56 AM and moonset at 2:16 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after April 12?
- The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT.