Principal phases in April 2027
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New moon | ||
| First quarter | ||
| Full moon | ||
| Last quarter |
In April 2027: new moon on April 6, first quarter on April 13, full moon on April 20, and last quarter on April 28. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of April is traditionally called the Pink Moon. That night the Moon is 383,421 km from Earth.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from April 3 to April 9, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.