Super Pink Moon
April’s full Moon rises on the night of Monday, April 26. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon will also be a spectacular Supermoon! Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates.
(Note: Before you get your hopes up, this “Super Pink Moon” won’t actually look “super pink”—or any hue of pink, really. The Moon will be its usual golden color near the horizon and fade to a bright white as it glides overhead!)
The Super Pink Moon, the first Supermoon of the year, will shine bright on Monday night, April 26, according to
the Farmer’s AlmanacFarmer’s Almanac.
The Farmer’s AlmanacFarmer’s Almanac says that this full Moon will be visible after sunset and reach peak illumination around 11:33 p.m.
It’s the first of two Supermoons that will shine this year, with the second occurring on May 26.
Supermoons are about 7% bigger and about 15% brighter than a typical full Moon on average, the Farmer’s Almanac says.
The Super Pink Moon got its name because the April full moon occurs at the same time as the pink wildflower Phlox subulata blooms in North America.