Moon on Thu, April 23, 2026

Lunar 3/7

The Moon on this date is First Quarter, with about 39% of its disk illuminated.

Watch this night's MoonFirst Quarter“A clear half-light dividing the night”

Illumination

39%

Moonrise

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Moonset

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Moonrise and moonset use your selected observation location.

See the April 2026 Moon calendar and major phase times →

Lyrids meteor shower

Pause for a while beneath the spring sky.

Around this time each year · estimated peak window

A predawn sky with little moonlight.

When and how to watch

Find a dark location and watch a wide area of sky with unaided eyes.

Typical peak 2026-04-22–2026-04-23 · approximate annual window, not a year-specific forecast.

Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)

Predawn candidate 4/23, 04:00 · watch a wide area of sky.

The Moon is below the horizon at this time, reducing moonlight interference.

Clouds and light pollution affect actual visibility.

Check IMO annual meteor forecasts

Moon near Jupiter

Look for distant Jupiter beside the Moon.

Viewing candidate 4/23, 20:00 · W · altitude about 57° · Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)

When and how to watch

The Moon and Jupiter appear close together in our sky; they are not physically close.

Closest approach 4/23, 08:12 KST · 3.5° geocentric separation

Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)

Viewing candidate 4/23, 20:00 · W · altitude about 57°

Clouds and light pollution affect actual visibility.

It rises high around sunset and keeps its half-lit shape visible until around midnight.