ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday evening, be sure to look into the sky for the “Pink Moon,” the fourth full moon of 2025.
According to NASA, April’s full moon is called the Pink Moon after the herb moss pink, one of the early flowers of spring – not because of the color of the moon.
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It will be visible in the Northern and Southern hemispheres at 8:22 p.m.
NASA also notes that tonight’s moon is also sometimes called grass moon, the egg moon, and the fish moon.
A Pink Moon in full bloom 🌸
— NASA (@NASA) April 12, 2025
The Moon will appear full this weekend, with its peak on Saturday evening. April's "Pink Moon" is named after the herb moss pink, one of the earliest widespread flowers of spring. pic.twitter.com/1WFz3De8A3
For the best moon viewing, NASA recommends using binoculars or a telescope and to find places with little light pollution.
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After tonight’s Pink Moon, the next full moon is called the “Flower Moon.” It’s the fifth of 2025 and will be visible on Monday, May 12.
