Waxing Crescent
36%
- Rise
- 11:21
- Set
- 23:13
Moon Phases April 2028 in Kilamba, Angola
Kilamba, Luanda, Angola
Daily moon phases, illumination, moonrise and moonset for Kilamba, in local time (Africa/Luanda). Next full moon: Pink Moon on Sunday, April 9.
Kilamba · Saturday, April 1, 2028 Today
Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.6%
- Moon age
- 6.3 days
- Distance
- 381,095 km
- Moonrise
- 11:21
- Moonset
- 23:13
- Highest
- 17:17
at . Next: First Quarter on Sun, Apr 2 at 20:15. Pink Moon in 8 days.
The waxing crescent appears low in the western sky after sunset in the days following new moon, a sliver that grows a little each evening.
Click any day in the calendar or pick a date above to see its details here.
April 2028 calendar
First Quarter
- Rise
- 12:18
- Set
- —
Waxing Gibbous
57%
- Rise
- 13:13
- Set
- 00:12
Waxing Gibbous
68%
- Rise
- 14:05
- Set
- 01:11
Waxing Gibbous
79%
- Rise
- 14:55
- Set
- 02:10
Waxing Gibbous
88%
- Rise
- 15:43
- Set
- 03:06
Waxing Gibbous
94%
- Rise
- 16:30
- Set
- 04:02
Waxing Gibbous
98%
- Rise
- 17:17
- Set
- 04:58
Pink Moon
- Rise
- 18:06
- Set
- 05:55
Waning Gibbous
98%
- Rise
- 18:58
- Set
- 06:53
Waning Gibbous
94%
- Rise
- 19:51
- Set
- 07:52
Waning Gibbous
88%
- Rise
- 20:47
- Set
- 08:52
Waning Gibbous
80%
- Rise
- 21:43
- Set
- 09:50
Waning Gibbous
72%
- Rise
- 22:39
- Set
- 10:46
Waning Gibbous
62%
- Rise
- 23:32
- Set
- 11:38
Last Quarter
- Rise
- —
- Set
- 12:26
Waning Crescent
43%
- Rise
- 00:22
- Set
- 13:09
Waning Crescent
34%
- Rise
- 01:10
- Set
- 13:50
Waning Crescent
25%
- Rise
- 01:55
- Set
- 14:28
Waning Crescent
17%
- Rise
- 02:39
- Set
- 15:04
Waning Crescent
11%
- Rise
- 03:23
- Set
- 15:41
Waning Crescent
6%
- Rise
- 04:07
- Set
- 16:18
Waning Crescent
2%
- Rise
- 04:52
- Set
- 16:58
New Moon
- Rise
- 05:39
- Set
- 17:40
Waxing Crescent
1%
- Rise
- 06:29
- Set
- 18:26
Waxing Crescent
3%
- Rise
- 07:23
- Set
- 19:16
Waxing Crescent
7%
- Rise
- 08:19
- Set
- 20:11
Waxing Crescent
14%
- Rise
- 09:17
- Set
- 21:08
Waxing Crescent
22%
- Rise
- 10:14
- Set
- 22:07
Waxing Crescent
32%
- Rise
- 11:09
- Set
- 23:06
Times are local to Kilamba (Africa/Luanda). A dash means the moon does not rise or set on that date.
Moon phases in April 2028
| Phase | Local date and time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | Sun, Apr 2 at 20:15 | Apr 2, 19:15 |
| Full Moon · Pink Moon | Sun, Apr 9 at 11:26 | Apr 9, 10:26 |
| Last Quarter | Sun, Apr 16 at 17:36 | Apr 16, 16:36 |
| New Moon | Mon, Apr 24 at 20:46 | Apr 24, 19:46 |
About the Waxing Crescent
The waxing crescent appears low in the western sky after sunset in the days following new moon, a sliver that grows a little each evening. It sets within a few hours of the Sun, so it is only visible in the early evening. The lit edge always faces the Sun, which is why the horns of the crescent point away from the sunset.
Around this phase the dark portion of the disc often glows faintly with earthshine, sunlight reflected from Earth's oceans and clouds.
Lore and folklore
The young crescent has stood for new life and growth for thousands of years, from Mesopotamian seals to the crescents on modern flags. In rural tradition it was the time to start projects, sow leafy crops and cut timber that should not rot. Seeing the new crescent over the right shoulder was lucky; over the left, less so.
Sailors called a crescent tipped like a bowl a wet moon that would hold water and bring rain, or a dry moon if it could spill.
Trivia
- The youngest crescent ever photographed was well under a day old, only hours after new moon.
- From the tropics the crescent lies almost flat like a smile, because the ecliptic stands steeply from the horizon.
- The crescent-and-star symbol predates Islam by centuries; it appeared on coins of Byzantium.
- The Moon moves about 13 degrees eastward against the stars each day, roughly its own width every hour.
Select any day in the calendar to read about its phase.
This month's full moon: the Pink Moon
Not pink at all: named for the early spring wildflower Phlox subulata, the moss pink, one of the first to bloom in April.
Other names are the Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon and, for coastal tribes, the Fish Moon when shad swam upstream to spawn. In many years the Pink Moon is the Paschal Moon, the first full moon after the March equinox that fixes Easter.
Lore
The moss pink, Phlox subulata, carpets the ground in early spring, and the April moon took its colour. Coastal tribes called it the Fish Moon for the shad run; farmers called it the Egg Moon for the laying season. It was thought a good moon for planting anything that grows above ground.
Trivia
- The Pink Moon is often the Paschal Moon that sets the date of Easter.
- In 2020 the Pink Moon was the closest supermoon of the year.
- Despite the name, the Moon looks pink only when low in hazy or smoky air.
Gardening by the Moon in April 2028
- Apr 1 to Apr 2 · Leafy crops: Sow leafy crops and above-ground annuals whose seeds form outside the fruit: lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, celery, herbs. Transplant seedlings. Mow to encourage growth.
- Apr 3 to Apr 8 · Fruiting crops: Sow above-ground crops whose seeds form inside the fruit: beans, peas, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons. Graft, repot and sow lawns.
- Apr 9 to Apr 16 · Root crops: Plant root crops and anything that overwinters: carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, garlic, bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs. Prune to slow growth.
- Apr 17 to Apr 24 · Rest and tend: Rest days for the soil: weed, cultivate, turn compost, harvest crops for storage, prune to discourage regrowth, prepare beds. Avoid sowing.
- Apr 25 to Apr 30 · Leafy crops: Sow leafy crops and above-ground annuals whose seeds form outside the fruit: lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, celery, herbs. Transplant seedlings. Mow to encourage growth.
Full planting calendar for April › · How gardening by the moon works
How to read this moon calendar
Each day shows the Moon as it looks from Kilamba at midday local time, with the illuminated percentage, moonrise and moonset. Days with a principal phase show the exact local time the phase occurs. Because the Moon moves about 50 minutes later each day, roughly once a month there is a date with no moonrise or no moonset at all.
From the southern hemisphere the Moon appears flipped: a waxing moon is lit on the left. The icons on this page follow that view.
The eight phases of the Moon
New Moon
The Moon sits between Earth and the Sun. Its lit side faces away from us, so it is invisible in the night sky. A new lunar month begins.
Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver grows each evening after sunset. Look low in the west shortly after dusk.
First Quarter
Half the disc is lit. The Moon rises around midday and sets around midnight, so it is high in the sky at sunset.
Waxing Gibbous
More than half lit and growing. It rises in the afternoon and shines most of the night.
Full Moon
The whole face is lit. It rises at sunset and sets at sunrise. Each full moon carries a traditional name.
Waning Gibbous
The lit portion shrinks. It rises after sunset and is still up in the morning sky.
Last Quarter
Half lit again, on the opposite side. It rises around midnight and is best seen in the early morning.
Waning Crescent
A thinning sliver before dawn in the east, fading toward the next new moon.