April’s Pink Moon Rises Tonight as 2025’s Smallest Full Moon

This micromoon, named for spring blooms, will appear slightly smaller and dimmer, with Spica enhancing the celestial display.

The Pink Moon, a full moon named after spring wildflowers, will rise tonight, April 12, 2025, peaking at 8:22 PM ET.
Classified as a micromoon, it occurs at the Moon's apogee, appearing about 5-6% smaller and dimmer than a typical full moon.
The event holds cultural and religious significance, determining the date of Easter and coinciding with Passover and other spring festivals.
Skywatchers can also observe Spica, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation, positioned near the Pink Moon.
For optimal viewing, find locations with clear eastern horizons and minimal light pollution shortly after sunset.