This full moon is also the Paschal Moon, which determines the date of Easter. The name "Pink Moon" comes from the creeping phlox flower that blooms in early spring, not the moon's color.

or the Paschal Moon if it occurs afterwards. The full moon also sets the date for Easter. In 2025, April's full moon occurs after the spring equinox, making it a Paschal Moon. This is also why ...

This year's Pink Moon also doubles as the Paschal full moon, which is used to set the date for Easter and is defined as the first full moon after the spring equinox (which occurred on March 20 ...

and paschal moon. Not quite. While the moon is about 97% illuminated, the moon won't be totally "full" until Saturday, April 12, or early Sunday, April 13 if you're looking at UTC time.

HOUSTON — Skywatchers will want to set a reminder for this Saturday to catch a glimpse of April’s Full Pink Moon, which also happens to be a micromoon and the Paschal Moon that sets the date ...

April's full, "Pink Moon" is known as the Paschal Full Moon, which sets the date for Easter. According to Starwalk, the Paschal full moon is the first full moon after the March equinox ...

The holiday's date is always the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox — dubbed the Paschal full moon. This year's astronomical date of the equinox was ...

The holiday's date is always the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox — dubbed the Paschal full moon. This year's astronomical date of the equinox was ...