THE PINK MOON IS COMING!

THE PINK MOON IS COMING 💖 April’s full moon peaks on April 1, 2026 at 10:11 p.m. EDT (02:11 UTC April 2), and it’s one of the most enchanting sights of the spring. The moon will appear full for about 3 days, glowing large and bright as it rises over the horizon. BUT WILL THE MOON REALLY TURN PINK? Not quite! It’s named after phlox subulata, a spring wildflower in North America, not its color. Still, it’s a beauty to watch! The rise near the horizon may also look orange and gigantic thanks to the “moon illusion" that usually happens when the horizon appears low. Fun fact: This is the Paschal Full Moon, which helps set Easter 2026 on April 5. Look east at sunset on April 1 and plan your peak viewing by your time zone EDT: 10:12 p.m. CDT: 9:12 p.m. MDT: 8:12 p.m. PDT: 7:12 p.m. AKDT: 6:12 p.m. HST: 4:12 p.m. 🌙✨ Will you be catching this magical spring moon? 😍