Often called the pink moon, April’s full moon will rise this Saturday. The fourth full moon of the year, and the first of astronomical spring, it also happens to be a micromoon — the opposite of a supermoon. It will reach its peak at 8:22 p.m. Eastern time.

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Here's what to know about the first full moon of spring. The full moon will occur at 5:22 p.m. PDT on Saturday, April 12, 2025, according to Time and Date. The pink moon got its name from the early spring-blooming wildflower moss pink,

The next full moon will be a pink moon and a micromoon. What's a pink moon? A micromoon? What to know and how to see the full moon in Ohio this week.

Though the night sky won't glow pink as a result of the lunar event, it's still one that's worth gazing up at once the sun goes down. The full moon known as the pink moon illuminates the night sky in Palm Springs,

This weekend's night sky will feature celestial moonlight on April 12-13 with the rise of the Pink Moon. The moon's nickname comes from the color of one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring.

Everything you need to know about April’s full Pink Moon, including exactly when, where, and how to see it at its best from where you are.

Most people are familiar with the term “supermoon,” but a “micromoon” will rise in the night skies this weekend.