The full moon can even look pinkish for a short time, depending on the atmosphere, but that's not why April's full moon is called the "Pink Moon." That name actually comes from the spring bloom of a wildflower called Phlox subulata (or "moss pink"), which is native to eastern North America, according to Almanac.
This full moon is also known as the Paschal Moon and is used to determine the date of Easter (Pascha in Latin) each year. In 2025, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20.
April's full 'Pink Moon' rises this weekend — here's how to see it, and why it's so special
Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, on April 12.
On Saturday, April 12, look east at dusk to see the next full moon rise into the sky: the "Pink Moon".
April's full moon — the first of spring in the Northern Hemisphere — occurs as Earth gets between the sun and moon. Our natural satellite will be 100% illuminated at 8:22 p.m. EDT on April 12, rising in the east during dusk, shining all night before setting in the west at dawn. If you miss that event, the moon will also appear bright and full on Friday and Sunday.
Although you may think it's fine to just look at any phase of the moon at any time of night, a full moon is too bright once it's high in the sky to observe comfortably. By far the best time to see it is as it rises or sets — the former being by far the more practical time unless you're an early bird.
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