US EditionWhy the first full moon of spring will be pretty in pink and also petite
- The "pink moon," also called a micromoon, will appear on Saturday, viewable from Washington, D.C.
- Full moon names often relate to nature, as shown by June's Strawberry Moon and August's Sturgeon Moon.
- The Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing Native American full moon names in the 1930s, which then became widely adopted.
- This full moon, peaking around 8:22 p.m. EDT, will not actually be pink in color, despite its name.
- Because it is at its orbit's farthest point, the pink moon will look smaller and dimmer this year, and it determines Easter.
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This lunar spectacle will illuminate the sky this weekend.
Here's What to Know About Saturday's Adorably Nicknamed 'Pink Micromoon'
The full moon on April 12, 2025, is a special one. Here are all the facts you need.Getty Images/Pierre LongnusOn 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 …
The full pink moon is this Sunday, and it will be visible in the sky of the French Riviera
It is the fourth full moon of the year 2025, but it will have to be morning to observe it if the weather allows. And for information, it will not be pink, but white, as almost every time.
April's full 'pink moon' to rise over Jackson this Saturday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The April full moon is rising this weekend. The moon will reach its fullest point at 6:23 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Those with moon-watching plans should keep an eye on the forecast as rain showers might move through the valley on Saturday. This full moon is considered a “micromoon,” the opposite […] The post April’s full ‘pink moon’ to rise over Jackson this Saturday appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.
Why the first full moon of spring will be pretty in pink and also petite
April's full moon is going to be pretty in pink this weekend! According to Space.com, the Pink Moon will rise on Saturday at 8:22 p.m. ET. It will be the farthest, smallest and faintest full moon of this year, also known as a micromoon, the outlet said. In case you're wondering, yes, that is literally the opposite of a supermoon. Despite its spring-like name, the moon will not appear pink. The name comes from traditions across various cultures, …
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