The first full moon on or after the spring equinox, called the Paschal moon, sets the date of Easter. In the lead-up to the ...

“Christian texts mention that the moon turned to blood after Jesus’s crucifixion — potentially referring to a lunar eclipse, ...

Though there won't be a lunar eclipse this month, April's full "Pink Moon" has some special features of its own.

The best time to view the full moon this month will be around dusk on Saturday, April 12. If you miss it on Saturday, the moon will still appear nearly full on Friday, April 11, and Sunday, April 13.

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a ...

But Mercury retrograde wrapped up on April 7, paving the way for clearer thinking, while Venus stations direct just one hour ...

The Pink Moon is the smallest of any moon in 2025. It will reach full illumination at 8:22 p.m. -- but don't expect it to be ...

Because the Earth's atmosphere reflects longer wavelengths of sunlight onto the eclipsed moon, the moon also seems to turn orange or crimson during a total lunar eclipse. The orange moon appears days ...

The Pink Moon, April's full moon, will reach peak illumination April 12. The previous full moon was March's Worm Moon, which featured a total lunar eclipse. Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so ...

You can prepare for the next full moon or eclipse with our guides on how to photograph the moon and how to photograph a lunar eclipse. If you need imaging gear, consider our best cameras for ...

However, it won't be long before this weekend's record is going to be broken. Almost every year in the next 12 years will ...

Astronomy enthusiasts have plenty of reasons to be excited this April, as the month is packed with stunning celestial events.