Why is April's full moon called the 'Pink Moon?' What to know about spring's first full moon
April's full moon is this weekend, signifying the first full moon phase of spring. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the "Pink Moon" represents the "return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter's dormancy."
Although the moon won't turn pink, it's still worth looking at, said Starwalk, especially as the evenings get warmer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Here's what to know.
The next full moon, the "Pink Moon" will occur on Saturday, April 12, 2025. According to the almanac, the full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:22 p.m. CT.
April's full moon won't really turn a shade of pink. According to Starwalk, the name was given to the moon by Native Americans to represent the color of the wild ground phlox — one of the earliest flowers to bloom in April. The perennial bloom is most often pink, but also has shades of purple and white, said the almanac.
April's full, "Pink Moon" is known as the Paschal Full Moon, which sets the date for Easter. According to Starwalk, the Paschal full moon is the first full moon after the March equinox, which in 2025 fell on March 20.
Traditionally, western Christian churches (Roman Catholic and Protestant) celebrate Easter on the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon. Therefore, Easter will be observed on April 20 in 2025.
April's full moon will be at its farthest point from Earth, known as apogee, said Starwalk. Consequently, it will appear approximately 5.1% smaller in diameter than usual, earning it the name micromoon, which is the opposite of a supermoon. However, the size difference is so subtle that it might go unnoticed.
🌓 First Quarter: April 5
🌕 Full Moon: April 13
🌗 Last Quarter: April 21
🌑 New Moon: April 27
The next full moon, also known as the "Flower Moon," will occur on May 12, at 11:56 CT.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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