April Birth Stars
April nights belong to the Spring Arc. All 30 days have their own star; the standouts are Arcturus, Spica, Mimosa, and Alkaid. Spica, the "pearl of Virgo," is the birth star for April 10.
Our birth stars are an independently compiled system: from the stars named by the International Astronomical Union, our editors chose the one that culminates around midnight on each date. Other sources may assign different stars, but this page follows our own mapping throughout.
Find your date's star — a fitting touch for gifts celebrating new starts at school and work.
What is the birth star of April?
April's birth stars include Arcturus, Spica, Mimosa, and Alkaid. In our calendar, each of the 30 days of April has its own star.
April birth stars (30 days)
All 30 days of April, with birth stars, star words, constellations, and magnitudes. Star words are examples. Culmination times and more detail are on each day's page.
| Date | Birth star | Star words (example) | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1 |  Mimosa | aspiration, beacon | Cruxβ Cru |
| 4/2 |  Porrima | prophecy, twin bond | Virgoγ Vir |
| 4/3 | Mimosa | aspiration, beacon | Cruxβ Cru |
| 4/4 |  Alioth | trailblazing, pioneering | Ursa Majorε UMa |
| 4/5 |  Cor Caroli | loyalty, kingly heart | Canes Venaticiα2 CVn |
| 4/6 | Vindemiatrix | vintage, ingathering | Virgoε Vir |
| 4/7 | Cor Caroli | loyalty, kingly heart | Canes Venaticiα2 CVn |
| 4/8 | Vindemiatrix | vintage, ingathering | Virgoε Vir |
| 4/9 | Mizar | pairing, union | Ursa Majorζ UMa |
| 4/10 | Spica | fruitfulness, purity | Virgoα Vir |
| 4/11 | Mizar | pairing, union | Ursa Majorζ UMa |
| 4/12 | Spica | fruitfulness, purity | Virgoα Vir |
| 4/13 | Alcor | riding companion, closeness | Ursa Major80 UMa |
| 4/14 | Heze | modest grace, attachment | Virgoζ Vir |
| 4/15 | Alcor | riding companion, closeness | Ursa Major80 UMa |
| 4/16 | Heze | modest grace, attachment | Virgoζ Vir |
| 4/17 | Alkaid | vanguard, breakthrough | Ursa Majorη UMa |
| 4/18 |  Muphrid | quietude, reserve | Boötesη Boo |
| 4/19 | Alkaid | vanguard, breakthrough | Ursa Majorη UMa |
| 4/20 | Muphrid | quietude, reserve | Boötesη Boo |
| 4/21 |  Hadar | serenity, grounding | Centaurusβ Cen |
| 4/22 |  Thuban | former pole, deep time | Dracoα Dra |
| 4/23 | Hadar | serenity, grounding | Centaurusβ Cen |
| 4/24 | Menkent | mentorship, sagacity | Centaurusθ Cen |
| 4/25 | Kang | dragon's neck, uplifted head | Virgoκ Vir |
| 4/26 | Arcturus | guardianship, harvest | Boötesα Boo |
| 4/27 | Xuange | mystic lance, subtle arm | Boötesλ Boo |
| 4/28 | Syrma | trailing gown, refinement | Virgoι Vir |
| 4/29 | Seginus | crook, leading | Boötesγ Boo |
| 4/30 | Toliman | companionship, journey | Centaurusα Cen |
The April night sky
Follow the curve of the Big Dipper's handle at midnight and you trace the Spring Arc: Arcturus in Boötes (the 26th) on to Spica in Virgo (the 10th and 12th). Arcturus shines at magnitude −0.05, the fourth-brightest star in the sky.
Mizar (the 9th and 11th) sits in the middle of the Dipper's handle, with faint Alcor (the 13th and 15th) beside it — a naked-eye pair once used as an eyesight test. Mimosa (the 1st), the second-brightest star of the Southern Cross, is an icon of southern skies.
How to enjoy April birth stars
- Choose by star words: April is rich in first-magnitude stars — bright words for new-beginning gifts.
- Find it at culmination: Arcturus and Spica are two of the easiest stars to spot at midnight.
- Pair it with the birthday color: cherry-blossom-season colors and star words for a springtime gift.
- For gifts and cards: the story of Mizar and Alcor, the "paired stars," suits couples and anniversaries.
FAQ
- What is the birth star for April?
- April's birth stars include Arcturus, Spica, Mimosa, and Alkaid. Every day of April has its own star in our calendar.
- Is Spica the birth star for April?
- Spica is one of April's signature stars — it's the birth star for April 10 and 12. But birth stars change day by day, so the star depends on the exact date.
- What is the Spring Arc?
- The great curve running from the Big Dipper's handle through Arcturus to Spica — a handy guidepost for finding April's birth stars.
- What's the difference between a birth star and a constellation?
- A constellation is a region of the sky; a birth star is a single star within it. We define each day's birth star as the star that culminates around midnight on that date.
- How do you choose the birth stars?
- Our editors independently select, from the IAU-named stars, the one culminating around midnight on each date. It is not an official standard.
Our birth stars are an original editorial system compiled from IAU-named stars (rule: the star that culminates around local midnight on each date). Star words are examples; there is no official standard. Star name data: IAU Working Group on Star Names (CC BY 4.0).Editorial policy