The night sky will soon feature one of the most anticipated celestial events of spring – the April Pink Moon. Set to reach its peak on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8:22 PM EDT (or 1:22 AM BST on Sunday for UK viewers), this full moon carries special significance as it coincides with a micromoon, making it the smallest full moon of 2025. Despite its poetic name, the Pink Moon won’t actually appear pink. The name comes from Native American traditions that connected lunar cycles with natural events – in this case, the blooming of moss pink or wild ground … Continue reading April’s Pink Micromoon: Smallest Full Moon of 2025 on April 12