A “pink full moon” will appear in the sky this April weekend. Discover the specifics of this rocky celestial body. The fourth full moon of 2025 will occur this weekend. More precisely, this Sunday, April 13. But this one differs somewhat from the previous ones.
It is effectively a “pink full moon”. However, you should not expect to see a pink full moon in the strict sense. It is commonly referred to as such because it mainly symbolizes the arrival of spring. In any case, this is the origin attributed by a tribe of American Indians celebrating the summer season. The name of this full moon echoes flowering, rebirth and renewal. In particular, it evokes the return of cherry blossoms, which bear magnificent clusters of pink flowers on their branches and have a delicate fragrance.
At what time can this “pink full moon” be observed?
Last year, astronomy enthusiasts did not need to get up at dawn to admire the splendor of the “pink full moon”, which occurred at 8:57 p.m. This year, the situation will be different.
This Sunday, April 13, the celestial spectacle will be visible in the sky from 2:22 a.m. The schedule is established by the Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Calculation of Ephemerides (IMCCE). Its peak is, however, expected at 6:23 a.m. (Paris time). Enough to make you see the bright side of life on the night of Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 13.
How can you observe the “pink full moon”?
Although the “pink full moon” will be visible to the naked eye, you can also use a small telescope or binoculars. For those who want to fully admire this celestial spectacle, it is strongly recommended that you get away from light pollution. Let’s hope for good weather and a clear sky on Sunday, April 13th…
When will the next full moon be?
After Sunday, April 13th, the next full moon will be on Monday, May 12th at 6:55 pm.
