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11-04-2025
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A Rare Pink Micromoon Will Light Up the April Sky—Here's When to See It
Our eyes are always on the stars—both in the world of country music and up in the sky. This month, we have many things to be excited about, from new music from some of our favorite artists to a celestial event worth setting a reminder for. This weekend, we're treated to a special pink full moon, set to light up the sky on Saturday, April 12, and into Sunday, April 13. Read on to find out its significance and when it'll appear in the sky. The pink full moon is a bit of a misnomer (unfortunately), as it won't actually look like an orb of pretty pink light up in the sky. Instead, the April full moon gets its name from the gorgeous hot pink creeping phlox known to achieve peak bloom this time of year. Beyond its floral inspiration, April's full moon is also dubbed the Paschal Full Moon, or the first full moon to follow the spring equinox. Every year, Easter falls after the Paschal Full Moon. This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20. The April full moon, which officially signifies the start of spring from a lunar stance, has a number of other names, too. As NASA reported, it's also widely known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. According to the US Naval Observatory, the pink full moon will reach peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. ET on April 12. You may notice, however, that it looks smaller and dimmer than your average full moon. That's because, according to this year's pink moon is a 'micromoon,' meaning it's farthest from Earth during its orbit. 'The moon does not orbit Earth in a perfect circle but an ellipse, and we call a full moon that happens at or near the moon's farthest point from Earth–the 'apogee'–a micromoon,' Catherine Muller, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, told Country Living UK. According to beloved mystic Bri Luna (AKA The Hoodwitch), the pink full moon in Libra may bring a wave of emotions with it. 'This lunation squares the action planet Mars, which is in Cancer,' she shared on Instagram. 'We'll be more apt to take on matters of importance and make an effort to work on how we can transform partnerships. This is when we can fulfill our greatest expectations and set ourselves up for success. Think of the desires of what you want to add to your life. Then, ask the universe for it.' You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
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11-04-2025
- Science
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What to Know About This Weekend's Pink Micromoon, Including When to See It
On Saturday, April 12, the first full moon of spring will rise in the night sky, and it will look a bit different than the average full moon. Not, alas, because it will be pink—the color will be the same silvery white we're used to. But it will be tinier and dimmer, earning it the moniker of "micromoon." In fact, it will be the smallest full moon in all of 2025. Here's what a micromoon means, why this one is so small, why it's called a pink moon, and the best time to see it. A micromoon happens when a full moon is at its farthest distance from earth, the point on its elliptical path called the apogee. It's the opposite of a supermoon—when the moon appears especially large because it's closest to earth, or at its perigee. On Saturday, the moon will be 252,280 miles from earth, according to EarthSky (as opposed to the average 226,000 miles at its perigee). This will make the moon appear about 14% smaller than a supermoon and about 6% smaller than an average full moon. It's a subtle difference, but devoted moon watchers may decipher it. Micro full moons happen about three times a year; the last one was on March 14, 2025, and the next one will be on May 12, 2025. However, micro full moons can occur at slightly different distances from the apogee. The one this Saturday will be the smallest of the three because the moon will be farther from the earth than the other two. In May, the full moon will appear when it's 251,828 miles from earth, so 452 miles closer than the April one. The pink moon is nicknamed after pink wildflowers, called creeping phlox, that are native to eastern North America and bloom in early spring, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. So the moon will not actually be pink; rather, it's a nod to the fact that it's the first full moon of spring. It's also known as the Paschal Moon because it sets the date for Easter. (Easter comes the Sunday after the first full moon of spring; because this one extends into Sunday, April 13, Easter is the following Sunday, the 20th.) Other nicknames include the Egg Moon, the Fish Moon, and the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Almanac reports. The moon will reach its full illumination at 8:22 p.m. ET. Check for when the moon rises and sets in your location. The best time to see the moon is typically around sunset, when it appears most visible to us due to something called the moon illusion, according to NASA. Find an unobstructed viewpoint, look toward the eastern horizon, and enjoy. Read the original article on Real Simple
