April's full moon is a micromoon. Here's when you'll be able to see it in Wisconsin
Listen up, Wisconsin sky gazers. Another special celestial event is taking place this month, just weeks after March's total lunar eclipse illuminated the night sky.
April's full moon, dubbed the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Saturday, April 12. But there's something different about this full moon compared to others.
And, this moon also determined the date of Easter — which is why it's later than normal this year.
Here's what to know:
The Pink Moon will reach peak illumination on Saturday, April 12 at 8:22 p.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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No, the Pink Moon is not a supermoon. It's actually the opposite — experts call it a micromoon.
There will be three super full moons later in 2025, according to Moonphasetoday.com.
A micromoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth, according to NASA.
Because of this, a micromoon will appear smaller and dimmer than usual.
April's full moon name is derived from the bloom of Phlox subulata, a wildflower native to the eastern portion of North America, the Almanac says.
It's also called the Breaking of the Ice Moon, Moon When the Ducks Come Back and the Frog Moon.
Easter is a "moveable feast" that follows the lunar cycle of the Jewish calendar, the Almanac says.
The holiday's date is always the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox — dubbed the Paschal full moon. The 2025 spring equinox was Thursday, March 20, making April's full moon the Paschal full moon.
More: When is Easter this year? What Wisconsinites should know about 2025 spring holiday
Here's a list of places around the state that could offer some of the best views of the night sky:
Newport State Park, Ellison Bay
Driftless Wisconsin
Harrington Beach State Park
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Parnell Tower
Here is the full moon schedule for 2025:
April 12: Pink Moon
May 12: Flower Moon
June 11: Strawberry Moon
July 10: Buck Moon
Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon
Sept. 7: Harvest Moon
Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon
Nov. 5: Beaver Moon
Dec. 4: Cold Moon
Alex Groth contributed to this report.
More: The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: April full moon: When and how to see Pink Moon in Wisconsin
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