Pink Moon will rise Apr. 12
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April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will rise on the evening of Saturday, April 12.
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April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will be on display however, it may not be as visible as others.
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The reason it's called a pink moon has to do with the seasonal flower called the Moss Pink flower, which of course has a vibrant pink shade.
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The micromoon, coinciding with the first full moon of spring, "The Pink Moon," will reach peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. Eastern on Saturday.
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. If you enjoy sitting outside at night, especially during these "cooler" Florida temperatures, you'll be able to see a special sight: April's pink moon.
Lunar enthusiasts can get a view the first full moon of spring, known as the Pink Moon, this weekend. The full moon will occur on April 12 at 8:22 p.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the oldest almanac in the United States, dating to 1792.