Overview

• The Pink Moon, named after the blooming of moss pink wildflowers, will peak at 8:22 p.m. EDT on April 12, 2025, marking the first full moon of spring.
• This year's Pink Moon is a micromoon, appearing about 6% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon due to its position at apogee, the moon's farthest point from Earth.
• The event holds cultural and religious significance as the Paschal Moon, determining the date of Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
• Observers are advised to view the moon from locations with minimal light pollution, where it will be accompanied by the bright blue star Spica in the Virgo constellation.
• Skywatchers in certain regions, including parts of Central and South America, may witness the moon briefly occulting Spica, adding a unique feature to the celestial display.