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09-05-2025
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April's Pink Moon. Date, timing and what to know about the micromoon this weekend
The full moon will illuminate Michigan skies Saturday night, but it may not be as impressive as other full moons in 2025. The Pink Moon that rises Saturday will be a "micromoon" and look smaller than average as the satellite reaches its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, said. Here's what to know about the Pink Moon. The Pink Moon, April's full moon, will reach peak illumination April 12. The previous full moon was March's Worm Moon, which featured a total lunar eclipse. Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the evening at 8:22 p.m. How did the Pink Moon get its name? The name Pink Moon comes from pink wildflowers, Phlox subulata or moss phlox, that bloom during the season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Pink Moon is a micromoon. A micromoon occurs when a full moon aligns with the apogee of its orbit, the farthest point in the moon's orbit from Earth, NASA said. The Flower Moon will peak May 12, 2025. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: April's Pink Moon. Date, timing and what to know about the micromoon
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11-04-2025
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When is the next full moon and what does it have to do with Easter? What to know
If you enjoy sitting outside at night, especially during these "cooler" Florida temperatures, you'll be able to see a special sight: April's pink moon. ➤ Micromoon and 'smiley face' visible in night sky this month. What to know and where to look This month's full moon is also a micromoon and, being the first full moon since the spring equinox, plays an important role in determining when Easter will be. So make your plans, find a place away from lights — put away your cell phone, too — sit back, and enjoy. The moon on Friday, April 11, is in a waxing gibbous phase. It's 97% illuminated and almost at it's full moon phase, according to Waxing gibbous means the moon is more than half illuminated by the sun. Waxing means the illuminated portion is growing, while gibbous refers to the shape, NASA explained. April's full moon will be at 8:22 p.m. April 12 EDT. The time of the full moon will be at 00:22 UTC on April 13, which is four hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time. The date is important since it determined when Easter will be. Also known as the pink moon, there are a couple of other things to know about this month's full moon: It's known as the pink moon It will be a micromoon The full moon in April is known as the pink moon after the pink flowers that bloom in spring, according to Other names are breaking ice moon, budding moon, awakening moon, egg moon, and paschal moon. After the full moon April 12-13, the next full moon will be the Flower Moon on May 12, according to Not quite. While the moon is about 97% illuminated, the moon won't be totally "full" until Saturday, April 12, or early Sunday, April 13 if you're looking at UTC time. Can't see the graphic? Open in a new browser. It may be a full moon, but April's full moon will come when it's at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, making it a micromoon, according to A micromoon appears 5.9% to 6.9% smaller than an average full moon and 12.5% to 14.1% smaller than a supermoon, which happens when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth. Easter's date is based on the lunar calendar. Easter comes on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which was on March 20 this year. "Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon, which is the first full moon that occurs on or after the March or spring equinox," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The 2025 spring equinox fell on March 20 this year, and April 13, based on the UTC time, is the first full moon since the equinox, making April 20 the date to celebrate Easter. On April 27, there will be a new supermoon, one of five in 2025. You won't be able to see it, though, according to EarthSky. While the moon will be at its closest point to Earth, its orbit places it between the sun and Earth. The April 27 new supermoon will be the closest new supermoon in 2025, with the moon 221,917 miles from Earth, according to EarthSky. The next new supermoon will be on May 27, with the moon 223,720 miles from Earth. You'll have to wait a while to see the next full supermoon, and then there will be three in a row: Oct 7: 224,599 miles Nov 5: 221,817 miles; closest supermoon of the year Dec 4: 221,965 miles This year, the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak April 21-22, but will be active from April 14-30. During the peak time, a waning crescent moon won't rise until almost 4 a.m., according to It may be best to view the meteor shower on the evening of April 21, just before the moon comes up. "The Lyrids are expected to produce about 20 meteors per hour once the radiant is nearly overhead, which occurs in the hour before dawn. Expect lower rates in the earlier-morning hours," according to Under the best conditions, the Lyrids could produce up to 100 meteors per hour, according to NASA. A crescent moon combines with Venus and Saturn for a "smiley face" in the sky. See the face about 30 minutes before sunrise on April 25, according to timeanddate. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Full moon April 2025 a pink moon, micromoon. What that means
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07-04-2025
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When is the next full moon? What to know in Michigan
Michigan residents will have a chance to catch April's full moon illuminate the skies this weekend. Look up Saturday to catch a glimpse of the Pink Moon, set to be a micromoon. This will come as the full moon reaches its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, said. Here's what to know about the Pink Moon. The Pink Moon, April's full moon, will reach peak illumination Saturday, April 12. The previous full moon was March's Worm Moon, which featured a total lunar eclipse. The moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase, at 72% illumination, according to The moon's next phases in April 2025 are: More: When can you plant strawberries? What to know in Michigan Full Moon: April 12 Last Quarter: April 20 New Moon: April 27 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak at 8:22 p.m. The name Pink Moon comes from pink wildflowers, Phlox subulata or moss phlox, that bloom during the season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Pink Moon is a micromoon. More: Spring markets welcome the season to Michigan. Where to find arts, crafts, food A micromoon occurs when a full moon aligns with the apogee of its orbit, the farthest point in the moon's orbit from Earth, NASA said. The Flower Moon will peak May 12, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan skies to light up with Pink Moon: What to know
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03-04-2025
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When will Pink Moon light up Michigan skies? What to know
In a few weeks, Michigan residents will have the chance to watch the Pink Moon illuminate April skies. Look up April 12 to catch a glimpse of the Pink Moon, set to be a micromoon. The full moon will look smaller than average as it reaches its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, said. Here's what to know about the Pink Moon. The Pink Moon, April's full moon, will reach peak illumination April 12. The previous full moon was March's Worm Moon, which also featured a total lunar eclipse. The moon is currently in its waxing crescent phase, at 5% illumination, according to The moon's phases in April 2025 are: More: How you can build a bee-friendly garden. What to know in Michigan as bees emerge First Quarter: April 5 Full Moon: April 12 Last Quarter: April 20 New Moon: April 27 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak at 8:22 p.m. The name Pink Moon comes from pink wildflowers, Phlox subulata or moss phlox, that bloom during the season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Pink Moon is a micromoon. More: Where are Michigan's spring festivals? Where to enjoy blooms, music, outdoors A micromoon occurs when a full moon aligns with the apogee of its orbit, the farthest point in the moon's orbit from Earth, NASA said. The Flower Moon will peak May 12, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Pink Moon is April 12. Optimal time is 8:22 p.m. in Michigan
USA Today
01-04-2025
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A pink moon and a meteor shower: Four must-see celestial events in April
A pink moon and a meteor shower: Four must-see celestial events in April Stargazers will have at least four interesting astronomical events in April – from a pink, full micromoon to a "celestial smiley face" alignment. The biggest event will be the Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known Metroid showers. The shower becomes visible in mid-April and peaks near the end of the month. All the events will be visible in the evening sky, but where you'll need to look depends on where you are viewing them, and, of course, the weather conditions. April 12: A pink full moon Look up on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. ET to catch a glimpse of the pink moon, which will also be a micromoon. The full moon will look much smaller than average because it will be at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, according to The pink moon gets its name from moss pink, sometimes called wild ground phlox, one of the most prevalent blooms in the early spring. April 21-22: Peak of Lyrid meteor shower This year, the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak April 21-22. On those nights, the moon is expected to be 40% in brightness, which could interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society. It may be best to view the meteor shower on the evening of April 21, just before the waning crescent moon rises. In the best conditions, the Lyrids average about 10 to 15 meteors per hour, but it can bombard the sky with up to 100, according to NASA. Parent comet of Lyrid meteor shower Lyrids are pieces of debris from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. In mid-April each year, the Earth runs into the stream of debris from the comet, which causes the meteor shower. April 25: Moon aligns with Venus and Saturn to 'smile' About 30 minutes before sunrise on April 25, a slender waning crescent moon will create a triangle with the bright planet Venus and the much fainter Saturn, according to EarthSky, an astronomy news website. As the moon approaches Venus and Saturn, a lopsided celestial smile will emerge across the eastern sky. April 27: A new supermoon – an event you can't see The closest new supermoon of the year arrives April 27. The moon will be 221,917 miles from Earth, nearly 17,000 miles closer than the moon's average distance of 238,900 miles, according to EarthSky. New supermoons aren't quite as newsworthy because during this phase, it's essentially invisible to us – primarily why it gets a lot less attention compared with its full supermoon counterpart. CONTRIBUTING Jenna Prestininizi and Brandon Girod/USA TODAY Network
