April’s mild spring evenings will provide sky observers with a heavenly display as the brilliant Super Pink Moon commands the stage. The most highly publicized astronomical spectacle for the month, this full moon, renowned for its dazzling brilliance, is the event that everyone is waiting to see. Though meteor showers and planetary alignments will also decorate the skies, the Super Pink Moon is the event.
When Will the Super Pink Moon Be Visible?
The Super Pink Moon will illuminate the night sky during the second half of April. As its name would suggest, the moon won’t be pink, although it is named the Pink Moon. It is so designated because it falls during the time of the flowering of the wild ground phlox, a flower that covers patches of North America in pink and purple tones, according to the USA Herald. In addition, it is also a Supermoon because of how close it was to the Earth, causing it to seem bigger and brighter. The April full moon is also referred to as other names such as Frog Moon, Sugar Maker Moon, and Breaking Ice Moon.
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The Super Pink Moon will be at its fullest illumination on April 12, 2025, at 8:22 p.m. EDT (00:22 GMT on April 13, 2025). To witness this beautiful lunar phenomenon at its best, look for an open area and observe the Moon as it rises over the horizon. At that time, it will be bigger than normal because of the Moon illusion and will shine with a golden warmth, according to Almanac.
Other Celestial Events in April
April will also see the Lyrid meteor shower return after a three-month break. This shower is predicted to reach its peak on Monday, April 21, evening and into Tuesday, April 22, early morning. Under optimum conditions, as many as 20 meteors an hour will be visible, offering stargazers a chance to see shooting stars through this seasonal spectacle.
