April's Full Pink Moon Will Illuminate the Sky Next Week–How to See It

April's Full Pink Moon Will Illuminate the Sky Next Week–How to See It

It's the first full moon of Spring. Credit: Katrin Ray Shumakov / Getty ImagesKey PointsThe April 1 full moon is called the "Pink Moon," a name derived from the blooming of creeping phlox (moss pink), not the moon's actual color.Various cultures have their own names for this full moon, often tied to seasonal changes like melting ice, plant growth, and the return of animals.This year's full moon occurs after the spring equinox, making it the Pasc…