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April Moon

23 Apr 2026

April Moon

First quarter Moon in April

© Alan Cayless all rights reserved.

The first quarter Moon is high in the sky in spring. This image shows the Nectaris basin with its multi-ringed structure, and the Sea of Tranquility above. Several rilles and canyons are also visible, including Rima Ariadaeus to the left of the Sea of Tranquility.

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