When and where you can see April’s Pink Moon

Astronomy fans can check out the Pink Moon this month as April’s full moon rises.

April’s full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:49 p.m. EDT Tuesday, but will appear full Monday morning through Thursday morning, according to NASA. Specific details from the Old Farmer’s Almanac moonrise times for different zip codes in the USA

Why is April’s full moon known as the Pink Moon?

Full moon names often come from seasons, historical harvests, and the behavior of certain animals. The nickname “Pink Moon” unfortunately has nothing to do with the color of the moon, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Instead, it is related to the early spring blooming of certain wildflowers, including one native to eastern North America often called “moss rose.”

April’s full moon also has several other names, including Moon Breaking the Ice, Moon When Streams Are Navigable Again, Moon Sprouting Plants and Shrubs, and Red Grass Moon Appearing. It also has several names linked to animals, including Moon When the Ducks Come Back, Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs, Frog Moon and Windy Moon.

NASA notes that it is also Pesach or Passover Moon – the Jewish holiday begins this year on Monday night. This full moon also corresponds with the Hanuman Jayanti festival on the Hindu lunisolar calendar in most regions, according to the space agency.

Look up – what else can you see in the sky this spring?

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak between April 21st and 22nd.

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is estimated to peak on Saturday, May 4th through Sunday, May 5th. And May’s full moon, the Flower Moon, reaches peak illumination on May 23.

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